Add 8/63 and 2/6
8/63 + 2/6 is 29/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
16/126 + 42/126 = 16 + 42/126 = 58/126 - 58/126 simplified gives 29/63
- So, 8/63 + 2/6 = 29/63
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