Add 14/36 and 45/63
14/36 + 45/63 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 180/252 = 98 + 180/252 = 278/252 - 278/252 simplified gives 139/126
- So, 14/36 + 45/63 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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