Add 20/14 and 30/63
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 30/63
20/14 + 30/63 is 40/21.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 60/126 = 180 + 60/126 = 240/126 - 240/126 simplified gives 40/21
- So, 20/14 + 30/63 = 40/21
In mixed form: 119/21
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