Add 10/8 and 14/63
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 14/63
10/8 + 14/63 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
10/8 = 10 × 63/8 × 63 = 630/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
630/504 + 112/504 = 630 + 112/504 = 742/504 - 742/504 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 10/8 + 14/63 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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