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Add 4/63 and 2/9

4/63 + 2/9 is 2/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/63 + 14/63 = 4 + 14/63 = 18/63
  5. 18/63 simplified gives 2/7
  6. So, 4/63 + 2/9 = 2/7

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