Add 63/21 and 14/63
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 14/63
63/21 + 14/63 is 29/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
63/21 = 63 × 3/21 × 3 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
14/63 = 14 × 1/63 × 1 = 14/63 - Add the two like fractions:
189/63 + 14/63 = 189 + 14/63 = 203/63 - 203/63 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 63/21 + 14/63 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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