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Add 28/63 and 63/14

1st number: 28/63, 2nd number: 4 7/14

28/63 + 63/14 is 89/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    63/14 = 63 × 9/14 × 9 = 567/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 567/126 = 56 + 567/126 = 623/126
  5. 623/126 simplified gives 89/18
  6. So, 28/63 + 63/14 = 89/18
    In mixed form: 417/18

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