Add 20/2 and 9/63, Solve 10 0/2 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 20/2 and 9/63

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/63

20/2 + 9/63 is 71/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
20/2 = 20 × 63/2 × 63 = 1260/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
Add the two like fractions:
1260/126 + 18/126 = 1260 + 18/126 = 1278/126
1278/126 simplified gives 71/7
So, 20/2 + 9/63 = 71/7
In mixed form: 101/7

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