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Add 6/63 and 5/4

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 1/4

6/63 + 5/4 is 113/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/252 + 315/252 = 24 + 315/252 = 339/252
  5. 339/252 simplified gives 113/84
  6. So, 6/63 + 5/4 = 113/84
    In mixed form: 129/84

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