Add 63/3 and 6/7
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 6/7
63/3 + 6/7 is 153/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
63/3 = 63 × 7/3 × 7 = 441/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
6/7 = 6 × 3/7 × 3 = 18/21 - Add the two like fractions:
441/21 + 18/21 = 441 + 18/21 = 459/21 - 459/21 simplified gives 153/7
- So, 63/3 + 6/7 = 153/7
In mixed form: 216/7
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