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Add 1/63 and 7/5

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

1/63 + 7/5 is 446/315.

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,
    1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/315 + 441/315 = 5 + 441/315 = 446/315
  5. So, 1/63 + 7/5 = 446/315
    In mixed form: 1131/315

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