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Add 9/63 and 20/6

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 3 2/6

9/63 + 20/6 is 73/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    20/6 = 20 × 21/6 × 21 = 420/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/126 + 420/126 = 18 + 420/126 = 438/126
  5. 438/126 simplified gives 73/21
  6. So, 9/63 + 20/6 = 73/21
    In mixed form: 310/21

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