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Add 1/63 and 5/4

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 1/4

1/63 + 5/4 is 319/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/252 + 315/252 = 4 + 315/252 = 319/252
  5. So, 1/63 + 5/4 = 319/252
    In mixed form: 167/252

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