Add 63/84 and 18/32
63/84 + 18/32 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
63/84 = 63 × 8/84 × 8 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 378/672 = 504 + 378/672 = 882/672 - 882/672 simplified gives 21/16
- So, 63/84 + 18/32 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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