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Add 5/2 and 8/63

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

5/2 + 8/63 is 331/126.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/126 + 16/126 = 315 + 16/126 = 331/126
  5. So, 5/2 + 8/63 = 331/126
    In mixed form: 279/126

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