Add 63/84 and 8/14
63/84 + 8/14 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 48/84 = 63 + 48/84 = 111/84 - 111/84 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 63/84 + 8/14 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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