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Add 63/7 and 2/81

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 2/81

63/7 + 2/81 is 731/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    63/7 = 63 × 81/7 × 81 = 5103/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    2/81 = 2 × 7/81 × 7 = 14/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5103/567 + 14/567 = 5103 + 14/567 = 5117/567
  5. 5117/567 simplified gives 731/81
  6. So, 63/7 + 2/81 = 731/81
    In mixed form: 92/81

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