Add 84/8 and 5/63, Solve 10 4/8 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 84/8 and 5/63

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 5/63

84/8 + 5/63 is 1333/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
84/8 = 84 × 63/8 × 63 = 5292/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
Add the two like fractions:
5292/504 + 40/504 = 5292 + 40/504 = 5332/504
5332/504 simplified gives 1333/126
So, 84/8 + 5/63 = 1333/126
In mixed form: 1073/126

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