Add 21/84 and 27/63
21/84 + 27/63 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 108/252 = 63 + 108/252 = 171/252 - 171/252 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 21/84 + 27/63 = 19/28
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