Add 63/4 and 14/9
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 1 5/9
63/4 + 14/9 is 623/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
63/4 = 63 × 9/4 × 9 = 567/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36 - Add the two like fractions:
567/36 + 56/36 = 567 + 56/36 = 623/36 - So, 63/4 + 14/9 = 623/36
In mixed form: 1711/36
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