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Add 2/8 and 49/63

2/8 + 49/63 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/504 + 392/504 = 126 + 392/504 = 518/504
  5. 518/504 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 2/8 + 49/63 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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