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Add 54/63 and 10/14

54/63 + 10/14 is 11/7.

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,
    54/63 = 54 × 2/63 × 2 = 108/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/126 + 90/126 = 108 + 90/126 = 198/126
  5. 198/126 simplified gives 11/7
  6. So, 54/63 + 10/14 = 11/7
    In mixed form: 14/7

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