Add 9/84 and 60/63
9/84 + 60/63 is 89/84.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 240/252 = 27 + 240/252 = 267/252 - 267/252 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 9/84 + 60/63 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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