Add 8/84 and 14/63
8/84 + 14/63 is 20/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
8/84 = 8 × 3/84 × 3 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 56/252 = 24 + 56/252 = 80/252 - 80/252 simplified gives 20/63
- So, 8/84 + 14/63 = 20/63
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