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Add 2/63 and 84/49

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 35/49

2/63 + 84/49 is 110/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    2/63 = 2 × 7/63 × 7 = 14/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    84/49 = 84 × 9/49 × 9 = 756/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/441 + 756/441 = 14 + 756/441 = 770/441
  5. 770/441 simplified gives 110/63
  6. So, 2/63 + 84/49 = 110/63
    In mixed form: 147/63

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