Add 14/63 and 16/4
1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 4 0/4
14/63 + 16/4 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
16/4 = 16 × 63/4 × 63 = 1008/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 1008/252 = 56 + 1008/252 = 1064/252 - 1064/252 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 14/63 + 16/4 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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