Add 14/63 and 54/56
14/63 + 54/56 is 299/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 486/504 = 112 + 486/504 = 598/504 - 598/504 simplified gives 299/252
- So, 14/63 + 54/56 = 299/252
In mixed form: 147/252
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