Add 14/16 and 12/63
14/16 + 12/63 is 179/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
14/16 = 14 × 63/16 × 63 = 882/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1008 + 192/1008 = 882 + 192/1008 = 1074/1008 - 1074/1008 simplified gives 179/168
- So, 14/16 + 12/63 = 179/168
In mixed form: 111/168
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