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Add 6/63 and 14/5

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 2 4/5

6/63 + 14/5 is 304/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/315 + 882/315 = 30 + 882/315 = 912/315
  5. 912/315 simplified gives 304/105
  6. So, 6/63 + 14/5 = 304/105
    In mixed form: 294/105

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