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Add 2/63 and 81/5

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 16 1/5

2/63 + 81/5 is 5113/315.

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,
    81/5 = 81 × 63/5 × 63 = 5103/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/315 + 5103/315 = 10 + 5103/315 = 5113/315
  5. So, 2/63 + 81/5 = 5113/315
    In mixed form: 1673/315

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