Add 63/2 and 4/9
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 4/9
63/2 + 4/9 is 575/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
63/2 = 63 × 9/2 × 9 = 567/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
567/18 + 8/18 = 567 + 8/18 = 575/18 - So, 63/2 + 4/9 = 575/18
In mixed form: 3117/18
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