Add 14/28 and 8/63
14/28 + 8/63 is 79/126.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 32/252 = 126 + 32/252 = 158/252 - 158/252 simplified gives 79/126
- So, 14/28 + 8/63 = 79/126
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