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Add 63/64 and 42/14

1st number: 63/64, 2nd number: 3 0/14

63/64 + 42/14 is 255/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    63/64 = 63 × 7/64 × 7 = 441/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    42/14 = 42 × 32/14 × 32 = 1344/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/448 + 1344/448 = 441 + 1344/448 = 1785/448
  5. 1785/448 simplified gives 255/64
  6. So, 63/64 + 42/14 = 255/64
    In mixed form: 363/64

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