Add 60/63 and 5/14
60/63 + 5/14 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
120/126 + 45/126 = 120 + 45/126 = 165/126 - 165/126 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 60/63 + 5/14 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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