Add 14/5 and 9/63, Solve 2 4/5 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 9/63

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 9/63

14/5 + 9/63 is 103/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
Add the two like fractions:
882/315 + 45/315 = 882 + 45/315 = 927/315
927/315 simplified gives 103/35
So, 14/5 + 9/63 = 103/35
In mixed form: 233/35

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