Add 63/8 and 9/6
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 1 3/6
63/8 + 9/6 is 75/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
9/6 = 9 × 4/6 × 4 = 36/24 - Add the two like fractions:
189/24 + 36/24 = 189 + 36/24 = 225/24 - 225/24 simplified gives 75/8
- So, 63/8 + 9/6 = 75/8
In mixed form: 93/8
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