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Add 9/6 and 8/63

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 8/63

9/6 + 8/63 is 205/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    9/6 = 9 × 21/6 × 21 = 189/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/126 + 16/126 = 189 + 16/126 = 205/126
  5. So, 9/6 + 8/63 = 205/126
    In mixed form: 179/126

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