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Add 14/4 and 4/63

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 4/63

14/4 + 4/63 is 449/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/252 + 16/252 = 882 + 16/252 = 898/252
  5. 898/252 simplified gives 449/126
  6. So, 14/4 + 4/63 = 449/126
    In mixed form: 371/126

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