Add 75/8 and 6/63
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 6/63
75/8 + 6/63 is 1591/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
75/8 = 75 × 63/8 × 63 = 4725/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
4725/504 + 48/504 = 4725 + 48/504 = 4773/504 - 4773/504 simplified gives 1591/168
- So, 75/8 + 6/63 = 1591/168
In mixed form: 979/168
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