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Add 7/2 and 45/63

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 45/63

7/2 + 45/63 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    7/2 = 7 × 63/2 × 63 = 441/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/126 + 90/126 = 441 + 90/126 = 531/126
  5. 531/126 simplified gives 59/14
  6. So, 7/2 + 45/63 = 59/14
    In mixed form: 43/14

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