Add 9/84 and 16/63
9/84 + 16/63 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 64/252 = 27 + 64/252 = 91/252 - 91/252 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 9/84 + 16/63 = 13/36
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