Add 14/12 and 16/63, Solve 1 2/12 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 16/63

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 16/63

14/12 + 16/63 is 179/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
14/12 = 14 × 21/12 × 21 = 294/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
Add the two like fractions:
294/252 + 64/252 = 294 + 64/252 = 358/252
358/252 simplified gives 179/126
So, 14/12 + 16/63 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126

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