Add 7/2 and 9/63, Solve 3 1/2 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 7/2 and 9/63

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 9/63

7/2 + 9/63 is 51/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
7/2 = 7 × 63/2 × 63 = 441/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
Add the two like fractions:
441/126 + 18/126 = 441 + 18/126 = 459/126
459/126 simplified gives 51/14
So, 7/2 + 9/63 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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