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Add 10/3 and 14/63

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 14/63

10/3 + 14/63 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
    10/3 = 10 × 21/3 × 21 = 210/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    14/63 = 14 × 1/63 × 1 = 14/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/63 + 14/63 = 210 + 14/63 = 224/63
  5. 224/63 simplified gives 32/9
  6. So, 10/3 + 14/63 = 32/9
    In mixed form: 35/9

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