Add 6/63 and 9/8
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 1/8
6/63 + 9/8 is 205/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504 - Add the two like fractions:
48/504 + 567/504 = 48 + 567/504 = 615/504 - 615/504 simplified gives 205/168
- So, 6/63 + 9/8 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168
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