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Add 63/2 and 25/84

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 25/84

63/2 + 25/84 is 2671/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    63/2 = 63 × 42/2 × 42 = 2646/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    25/84 = 25 × 1/84 × 1 = 25/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/84 + 25/84 = 2646 + 25/84 = 2671/84
  5. So, 63/2 + 25/84 = 2671/84
    In mixed form: 3167/84

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