Add 14/8 and 35/63, Solve 1 6/8 + 35/63 as a fraction

Add 14/8 and 35/63

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 35/63

14/8 + 35/63 is 83/36.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
Add the two like fractions:
882/504 + 280/504 = 882 + 280/504 = 1162/504
1162/504 simplified gives 83/36
So, 14/8 + 35/63 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36

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