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Add 63/14 and 90/3

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 30 0/3

63/14 + 90/3 is 69/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 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 3 × 14 = 42,
    90/3 = 90 × 14/3 × 14 = 1260/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/42 + 1260/42 = 189 + 1260/42 = 1449/42
  5. 1449/42 simplified gives 69/2
  6. So, 63/14 + 90/3 = 69/2
    In mixed form: 341/2

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