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Add 27/14 and 45/63

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 45/63

27/14 + 45/63 is 37/14.

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,
    27/14 = 27 × 9/14 × 9 = 243/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/126 + 90/126 = 243 + 90/126 = 333/126
  5. 333/126 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 27/14 + 45/63 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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