Add 5/14 and 36/63
5/14 + 36/63 is 13/14.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
45/126 + 72/126 = 45 + 72/126 = 117/126 - 117/126 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 5/14 + 36/63 = 13/14
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