Add 63/84 and 21/81
63/84 + 21/81 is 109/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
63/84 = 63 × 27/84 × 27 = 1701/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
21/81 = 21 × 28/81 × 28 = 588/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/2268 + 588/2268 = 1701 + 588/2268 = 2289/2268 - 2289/2268 simplified gives 109/108
- So, 63/84 + 21/81 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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