Add 7/4 and 14/63
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 14/63
7/4 + 14/63 is 71/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
7/4 = 7 × 63/4 × 63 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 56/252 = 441 + 56/252 = 497/252 - 497/252 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 7/4 + 14/63 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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