Add 6/63 and 21/84
6/63 + 21/84 is 29/84.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 63/252 = 24 + 63/252 = 87/252 - 87/252 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 6/63 + 21/84 = 29/84
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