Add 63/14 and 8/81, Solve 4 7/14 + 8/81 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 8/81

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 8/81

63/14 + 8/81 is 745/162.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
63/14 = 63 × 81/14 × 81 = 5103/1134
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
8/81 = 8 × 14/81 × 14 = 112/1134
Add the two like fractions:
5103/1134 + 112/1134 = 5103 + 112/1134 = 5215/1134
5215/1134 simplified gives 745/162
So, 63/14 + 8/81 = 745/162
In mixed form: 497/162

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