Add 63/2 and 75/9, Solve 31 1/2 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 63/2 and 75/9

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

63/2 + 75/9 is 239/6.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 2/9 × 2 = 150/18
Add the two like fractions:
567/18 + 150/18 = 567 + 150/18 = 717/18
717/18 simplified gives 239/6
So, 63/2 + 75/9 = 239/6
In mixed form: 395/6

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