Add 35/8 and 9/63
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 9/63
35/8 + 9/63 is 253/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
35/8 = 35 × 63/8 × 63 = 2205/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/504 + 72/504 = 2205 + 72/504 = 2277/504 - 2277/504 simplified gives 253/56
- So, 35/8 + 9/63 = 253/56
In mixed form: 429/56
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