Add 63/2 and 3/7
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 3/7
63/2 + 3/7 is 447/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
63/2 = 63 × 7/2 × 7 = 441/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
3/7 = 3 × 2/7 × 2 = 6/14 - Add the two like fractions:
441/14 + 6/14 = 441 + 6/14 = 447/14 - So, 63/2 + 3/7 = 447/14
In mixed form: 3113/14
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