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Add 14/63 and 8/20

14/63 + 8/20 is 28/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    14/63 = 14 × 20/63 × 20 = 280/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    8/20 = 8 × 63/20 × 63 = 504/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1260 + 504/1260 = 280 + 504/1260 = 784/1260
  5. 784/1260 simplified gives 28/45
  6. So, 14/63 + 8/20 = 28/45

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