Add 14/8 and 15/63
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 15/63
14/8 + 15/63 is 167/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Add the two like fractions:
882/504 + 120/504 = 882 + 120/504 = 1002/504 - 1002/504 simplified gives 167/84
- So, 14/8 + 15/63 = 167/84
In mixed form: 183/84
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