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Add 14/30 and 8/63

14/30 + 8/63 is 187/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    14/30 = 14 × 21/30 × 21 = 294/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/630 + 80/630 = 294 + 80/630 = 374/630
  5. 374/630 simplified gives 187/315
  6. So, 14/30 + 8/63 = 187/315

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