Add 63/21 and 6/14
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 6/14
63/21 + 6/14 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
63/21 = 63 × 2/21 × 2 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
126/42 + 18/42 = 126 + 18/42 = 144/42 - 144/42 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 63/21 + 6/14 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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