Add 63/14 and 14/6
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2 2/6
63/14 + 14/6 is 41/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 98/42 = 189 + 98/42 = 287/42 - 287/42 simplified gives 41/6
- So, 63/14 + 14/6 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6
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