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Add 2/63 and 49/5

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 9 4/5

2/63 + 49/5 is 3097/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    49/5 = 49 × 63/5 × 63 = 3087/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/315 + 3087/315 = 10 + 3087/315 = 3097/315
  5. So, 2/63 + 49/5 = 3097/315
    In mixed form: 9262/315

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