Add 63/2 and 63/7, Solve 31 1/2 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 63/2 and 63/7

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

63/2 + 63/7 is 81/2.

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,
63/7 = 63 × 2/7 × 2 = 126/14
Add the two like fractions:
441/14 + 126/14 = 441 + 126/14 = 567/14
567/14 simplified gives 81/2
So, 63/2 + 63/7 = 81/2
In mixed form: 401/2

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