Add 14/21 and 42/63
14/21 + 42/63 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
42/63 + 42/63 = 42 + 42/63 = 84/63 - 84/63 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 14/21 + 42/63 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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