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Add 2/63 and 9/5

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 4/5

2/63 + 9/5 is 577/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    9/5 = 9 × 63/5 × 63 = 567/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/315 + 567/315 = 10 + 567/315 = 577/315
  5. So, 2/63 + 9/5 = 577/315
    In mixed form: 1262/315

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