Add 18/14 and 16/63
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 16/63
18/14 + 16/63 is 97/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Add the two like fractions:
162/126 + 32/126 = 162 + 32/126 = 194/126 - 194/126 simplified gives 97/63
- So, 18/14 + 16/63 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63
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