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Add 8/63 and 9/20

8/63 + 9/20 is 727/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    9/20 = 9 × 63/20 × 63 = 567/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1260 + 567/1260 = 160 + 567/1260 = 727/1260
  5. So, 8/63 + 9/20 = 727/1260

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