Add 14/63 and 8/4
1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 2 0/4
14/63 + 8/4 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 504/252 = 56 + 504/252 = 560/252 - 560/252 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 14/63 + 8/4 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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