Add 14/4 and 1/63, Solve 3 2/4 + 1/63 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 1/63

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

14/4 + 1/63 is 443/126.

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,
14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
Add the two like fractions:
882/252 + 4/252 = 882 + 4/252 = 886/252
886/252 simplified gives 443/126
So, 14/4 + 1/63 = 443/126
In mixed form: 365/126

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