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Add 14/10 and 5/63

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 5/63

14/10 + 5/63 is 466/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    14/10 = 14 × 63/10 × 63 = 882/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/630 + 50/630 = 882 + 50/630 = 932/630
  5. 932/630 simplified gives 466/315
  6. So, 14/10 + 5/63 = 466/315
    In mixed form: 1151/315

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