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Add 49/2 and 9/63

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 9/63

49/2 + 9/63 is 345/14.

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,
    9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/126 + 18/126 = 3087 + 18/126 = 3105/126
  5. 3105/126 simplified gives 345/14
  6. So, 49/2 + 9/63 = 345/14
    In mixed form: 249/14

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