Add 84/8 and 84/63
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 1 21/63
84/8 + 84/63 is 71/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/63 = 84 × 8/63 × 8 = 672/504 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/504 + 672/504 = 5292 + 672/504 = 5964/504 - 5964/504 simplified gives 71/6
- So, 84/8 + 84/63 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6
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