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Add 5/14 and 28/63

5/14 + 28/63 is 101/126.

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,
    5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/126 + 56/126 = 45 + 56/126 = 101/126
  5. So, 5/14 + 28/63 = 101/126

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