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Add 14/63 and 81/4

1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 20 1/4

14/63 + 81/4 is 737/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    81/4 = 81 × 63/4 × 63 = 5103/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/252 + 5103/252 = 56 + 5103/252 = 5159/252
  5. 5159/252 simplified gives 737/36
  6. So, 14/63 + 81/4 = 737/36
    In mixed form: 2017/36

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