Add 84/63 and 15/84
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 15/84
84/63 + 15/84 is 127/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
84/63 = 84 × 4/63 × 4 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
336/252 + 45/252 = 336 + 45/252 = 381/252 - 381/252 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 84/63 + 15/84 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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