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Add 84/20 and 40/63

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 40/63

84/20 + 40/63 is 1523/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    84/20 = 84 × 63/20 × 63 = 5292/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    40/63 = 40 × 20/63 × 20 = 800/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/1260 + 800/1260 = 5292 + 800/1260 = 6092/1260
  5. 6092/1260 simplified gives 1523/315
  6. So, 84/20 + 40/63 = 1523/315
    In mixed form: 4263/315

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