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Add 24/14 and 7/63

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 7/63

24/14 + 7/63 is 115/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/126 + 14/126 = 216 + 14/126 = 230/126
  5. 230/126 simplified gives 115/63
  6. So, 24/14 + 7/63 = 115/63
    In mixed form: 152/63

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