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Add 14/8 and 2/63

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/63

14/8 + 2/63 is 449/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/504 + 16/504 = 882 + 16/504 = 898/504
  5. 898/504 simplified gives 449/252
  6. So, 14/8 + 2/63 = 449/252
    In mixed form: 1197/252

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