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Add 2/63 and 7/4

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 3/4

2/63 + 7/4 is 449/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    7/4 = 7 × 63/4 × 63 = 441/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/252 + 441/252 = 8 + 441/252 = 449/252
  5. So, 2/63 + 7/4 = 449/252
    In mixed form: 1197/252

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