Add 5/2 and 7/63, Solve 2 1/2 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 7/63

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

5/2 + 7/63 is 47/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
5/2 = 5 × 63/2 × 63 = 315/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
Add the two like fractions:
315/126 + 14/126 = 315 + 14/126 = 329/126
329/126 simplified gives 47/18
So, 5/2 + 7/63 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18

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