Add 63/4 and 6/84, Solve 15 3/4 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 63/4 and 6/84

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/84

63/4 + 6/84 is 443/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
63/4 = 63 × 21/4 × 21 = 1323/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
1323/84 + 6/84 = 1323 + 6/84 = 1329/84
1329/84 simplified gives 443/28
So, 63/4 + 6/84 = 443/28
In mixed form: 1523/28

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