Add 18/63 and 5/14
18/63 + 5/14 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 45/126 = 36 + 45/126 = 81/126 - 81/126 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 18/63 + 5/14 = 9/14
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