Add 63/14 and 2/21
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2/21
63/14 + 2/21 is 193/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 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 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 4/42 = 189 + 4/42 = 193/42 - So, 63/14 + 2/21 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42
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