Add 5/4 and 3/63, Solve 1 1/4 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 5/4 and 3/63

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 3/63

5/4 + 3/63 is 109/84.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
Add the two like fractions:
315/252 + 12/252 = 315 + 12/252 = 327/252
327/252 simplified gives 109/84
So, 5/4 + 3/63 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84

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