Add 8/21 and 4/63
8/21 + 4/63 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
8/21 = 8 × 3/21 × 3 = 24/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63 - Add the two like fractions:
24/63 + 4/63 = 24 + 4/63 = 28/63 - 28/63 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 8/21 + 4/63 = 4/9
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