Add 14/28 and 50/63
14/28 + 50/63 is 163/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
14/28 = 14 × 9/28 × 9 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 200/252 = 126 + 200/252 = 326/252 - 326/252 simplified gives 163/126
- So, 14/28 + 50/63 = 163/126
In mixed form: 137/126
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