Add 7/9 and 8/63
7/9 + 8/63 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Add the two like fractions:
49/63 + 8/63 = 49 + 8/63 = 57/63 - 57/63 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 7/9 + 8/63 = 19/21
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