Add 63/14 and 7/9, Solve 4 7/14 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 7/9

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 7/9

63/14 + 7/9 is 95/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
63/14 = 63 × 9/14 × 9 = 567/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126
Add the two like fractions:
567/126 + 98/126 = 567 + 98/126 = 665/126
665/126 simplified gives 95/18
So, 63/14 + 7/9 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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