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Add 64/63 and 27/14

1st number: 1 1/63, 2nd number: 1 13/14

64/63 + 27/14 is 53/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    64/63 = 64 × 2/63 × 2 = 128/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    27/14 = 27 × 9/14 × 9 = 243/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/126 + 243/126 = 128 + 243/126 = 371/126
  5. 371/126 simplified gives 53/18
  6. So, 64/63 + 27/14 = 53/18
    In mixed form: 217/18

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