Add 14/63 and 27/8
1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 3 3/8
14/63 + 27/8 is 259/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
27/8 = 27 × 63/8 × 63 = 1701/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 1701/504 = 112 + 1701/504 = 1813/504 - 1813/504 simplified gives 259/72
- So, 14/63 + 27/8 = 259/72
In mixed form: 343/72
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