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Add 75/63 and 54/14

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 3 12/14

75/63 + 54/14 is 106/21.

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,
    75/63 = 75 × 2/63 × 2 = 150/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/126 + 486/126 = 150 + 486/126 = 636/126
  5. 636/126 simplified gives 106/21
  6. So, 75/63 + 54/14 = 106/21
    In mixed form: 51/21

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