Add 14/2 and 7/63
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 7/63
14/2 + 7/63 is 64/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
882/126 + 14/126 = 882 + 14/126 = 896/126 - 896/126 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 14/2 + 7/63 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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