Add 7/4 and 9/63, Solve 1 3/4 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 7/4 and 9/63

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 9/63

7/4 + 9/63 is 53/28.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
7/4 = 7 × 63/4 × 63 = 441/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 36/252 = 441 + 36/252 = 477/252
477/252 simplified gives 53/28
So, 7/4 + 9/63 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28

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