Add 8/4 and 6/63
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 6/63
8/4 + 6/63 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 24/252 = 504 + 24/252 = 528/252 - 528/252 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 8/4 + 6/63 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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