Add 14/8 and 5/63, Solve 1 6/8 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 14/8 and 5/63

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 5/63

14/8 + 5/63 is 461/252.

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,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
Add the two like fractions:
882/504 + 40/504 = 882 + 40/504 = 922/504
922/504 simplified gives 461/252
So, 14/8 + 5/63 = 461/252
In mixed form: 1209/252

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