Add 7/5 and 7/63, Solve 1 2/5 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 7/63

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 7/63

7/5 + 7/63 is 68/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 35/315 = 441 + 35/315 = 476/315
476/315 simplified gives 68/45
So, 7/5 + 7/63 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45

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