Add 14/2 and 20/63, Solve 7 0/2 + 20/63 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 20/63

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 20/63

14/2 + 20/63 is 461/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
14/2 = 14 × 63/2 × 63 = 882/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126
Add the two like fractions:
882/126 + 40/126 = 882 + 40/126 = 922/126
922/126 simplified gives 461/63
So, 14/2 + 20/63 = 461/63
In mixed form: 720/63

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