Add 6/84 and 48/63
6/84 + 48/63 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 192/252 = 18 + 192/252 = 210/252 - 210/252 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 6/84 + 48/63 = 5/6
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