Add 2/14 and 63/5, Solve 2/14 + 12 3/5 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 63/5

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

2/14 + 63/5 is 446/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
63/5 = 63 × 14/5 × 14 = 882/70
Add the two like fractions:
10/70 + 882/70 = 10 + 882/70 = 892/70
892/70 simplified gives 446/35
So, 2/14 + 63/5 = 446/35
In mixed form: 1226/35

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