Add 30/14 and 5/63, Solve 2 2/14 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 5/63

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 5/63

30/14 + 5/63 is 20/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
Add the two like fractions:
270/126 + 10/126 = 270 + 10/126 = 280/126
280/126 simplified gives 20/9
So, 30/14 + 5/63 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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