Add 6/14 and 18/63
6/14 + 18/63 is 5/7.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 36/126 = 54 + 36/126 = 90/126 - 90/126 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 6/14 + 18/63 = 5/7
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