Add 63/5 and 4/14
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 4/14
63/5 + 4/14 is 451/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
63/5 = 63 × 14/5 × 14 = 882/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
882/70 + 20/70 = 882 + 20/70 = 902/70 - 902/70 simplified gives 451/35
- So, 63/5 + 4/14 = 451/35
In mixed form: 1231/35
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