Add 14/63 and 2/5
14/63 + 2/5 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315 - Add the two like fractions:
70/315 + 126/315 = 70 + 126/315 = 196/315 - 196/315 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 14/63 + 2/5 = 28/45
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