Add 35/8 and 5/63, Solve 4 3/8 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 5/63

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 5/63

35/8 + 5/63 is 2245/504.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
35/8 = 35 × 63/8 × 63 = 2205/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
Add the two like fractions:
2205/504 + 40/504 = 2205 + 40/504 = 2245/504
So, 35/8 + 5/63 = 2245/504
In mixed form: 4229/504

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