Add 6/2 and 14/63
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 14/63
6/2 + 14/63 is 29/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
378/126 + 28/126 = 378 + 28/126 = 406/126 - 406/126 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 6/2 + 14/63 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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