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Add 84/63 and 15/81

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 15/81

84/63 + 15/81 is 41/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
    84/63 = 84 × 9/63 × 9 = 756/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    15/81 = 15 × 7/81 × 7 = 105/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/567 + 105/567 = 756 + 105/567 = 861/567
  5. 861/567 simplified gives 41/27
  6. So, 84/63 + 15/81 = 41/27
    In mixed form: 114/27

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