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Add 3/7 and 3/63

3/7 + 3/63 is 10/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 9 = 27/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    3/63 = 3 × 1/63 × 1 = 3/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/63 + 3/63 = 27 + 3/63 = 30/63
  5. 30/63 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 3/7 + 3/63 = 10/21

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