Add 8/21 and 8/63
8/21 + 8/63 is 32/63.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Add the two like fractions:
24/63 + 8/63 = 24 + 8/63 = 32/63 - So, 8/21 + 8/63 = 32/63
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