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Add 35/84 and 63/21

1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 3 0/21

35/84 + 63/21 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    63/21 = 63 × 4/21 × 4 = 252/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/84 + 252/84 = 35 + 252/84 = 287/84
  5. 287/84 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 35/84 + 63/21 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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