Add 63/84 and 5/8
63/84 + 5/8 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 105/168 = 126 + 105/168 = 231/168 - 231/168 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 63/84 + 5/8 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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