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Add 63/14 and 8/21

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 8/21

63/14 + 8/21 is 205/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/42 + 16/42 = 189 + 16/42 = 205/42
  5. So, 63/14 + 8/21 = 205/42
    In mixed form: 437/42

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