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Add 49/2 and 70/63

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 1 7/63

49/2 + 70/63 is 461/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    49/2 = 49 × 63/2 × 63 = 3087/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    70/63 = 70 × 2/63 × 2 = 140/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/126 + 140/126 = 3087 + 140/126 = 3227/126
  5. 3227/126 simplified gives 461/18
  6. So, 49/2 + 70/63 = 461/18
    In mixed form: 2511/18

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