Add 63/9 and 6/8
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 6/8
63/9 + 6/8 is 31/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 54/72 = 504 + 54/72 = 558/72 - 558/72 simplified gives 31/4
- So, 63/9 + 6/8 = 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4
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