Add 2/14 and 21/63
2/14 + 21/63 is 10/21.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
21/63 = 21 × 2/63 × 2 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 42/126 = 18 + 42/126 = 60/126 - 60/126 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 2/14 + 21/63 = 10/21
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