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Add 3/2 and 7/63

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 7/63

3/2 + 7/63 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    3/2 = 3 × 63/2 × 63 = 189/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/126 + 14/126 = 189 + 14/126 = 203/126
  5. 203/126 simplified gives 29/18
  6. So, 3/2 + 7/63 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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