Add 2/63 and 42/5, Solve 2/63 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 2/63 and 42/5

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

2/63 + 42/5 is 2656/315.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
42/5 = 42 × 63/5 × 63 = 2646/315
Add the two like fractions:
10/315 + 2646/315 = 10 + 2646/315 = 2656/315
So, 2/63 + 42/5 = 2656/315
In mixed form: 8136/315

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