Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/63 and 5/7

6/63 + 5/7 is 17/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/63 + 45/63 = 6 + 45/63 = 51/63
  5. 51/63 simplified gives 17/21
  6. So, 6/63 + 5/7 = 17/21

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com