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Add 63/4 and 7/63

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 7/63

63/4 + 7/63 is 571/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    63/4 = 63 × 63/4 × 63 = 3969/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/252 + 28/252 = 3969 + 28/252 = 3997/252
  5. 3997/252 simplified gives 571/36
  6. So, 63/4 + 7/63 = 571/36
    In mixed form: 1531/36

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