Add 5/63 and 18/84
5/63 + 18/84 is 37/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
18/84 = 18 × 3/84 × 3 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
20/252 + 54/252 = 20 + 54/252 = 74/252 - 74/252 simplified gives 37/126
- So, 5/63 + 18/84 = 37/126
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