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Add 1/63 and 18/14

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 4/14

1/63 + 18/14 is 82/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/126 + 162/126 = 2 + 162/126 = 164/126
  5. 164/126 simplified gives 82/63
  6. So, 1/63 + 18/14 = 82/63
    In mixed form: 119/63

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