Add 36/8 and 1/63, Solve 4 4/8 + 1/63 as a fraction

Add 36/8 and 1/63

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

36/8 + 1/63 is 569/126.

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,
36/8 = 36 × 63/8 × 63 = 2268/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
Add the two like fractions:
2268/504 + 8/504 = 2268 + 8/504 = 2276/504
2276/504 simplified gives 569/126
So, 36/8 + 1/63 = 569/126
In mixed form: 465/126

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