Add 5/63 and 2/14
5/63 + 2/14 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
10/126 + 18/126 = 10 + 18/126 = 28/126 - 28/126 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 5/63 + 2/14 = 2/9
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