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Add 14/63 and 28/8

1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 3 4/8

14/63 + 28/8 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    28/8 = 28 × 63/8 × 63 = 1764/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/504 + 1764/504 = 112 + 1764/504 = 1876/504
  5. 1876/504 simplified gives 67/18
  6. So, 14/63 + 28/8 = 67/18
    In mixed form: 313/18

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