Add 8/84 and 49/63
8/84 + 49/63 is 55/63.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 196/252 = 24 + 196/252 = 220/252 - 220/252 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 8/84 + 49/63 = 55/63
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