Add 14/18 and 16/63
14/18 + 16/63 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 32/126 = 98 + 32/126 = 130/126 - 130/126 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 14/18 + 16/63 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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