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Add 5/2 and 70/63

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

5/2 + 70/63 is 65/18.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 63/2 × 63 = 315/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    70/63 = 70 × 2/63 × 2 = 140/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/126 + 140/126 = 315 + 140/126 = 455/126
  5. 455/126 simplified gives 65/18
  6. So, 5/2 + 70/63 = 65/18
    In mixed form: 311/18

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