Add 2/72 and 63/14, Solve 2/72 + 4 7/14 as a fraction

Add 2/72 and 63/14

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

2/72 + 63/14 is 163/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
63/14 = 63 × 36/14 × 36 = 2268/504
Add the two like fractions:
14/504 + 2268/504 = 14 + 2268/504 = 2282/504
2282/504 simplified gives 163/36
So, 2/72 + 63/14 = 163/36
In mixed form: 419/36

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