Add 8/6 and 63/84
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 63/84
8/6 + 63/84 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
112/84 + 63/84 = 112 + 63/84 = 175/84 - 175/84 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 8/6 + 63/84 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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