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Add 4/63 and 63/8

1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 7 7/8

4/63 + 63/8 is 4001/504.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    63/8 = 63 × 63/8 × 63 = 3969/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/504 + 3969/504 = 32 + 3969/504 = 4001/504
  5. So, 4/63 + 63/8 = 4001/504
    In mixed form: 7473/504

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