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Add 7/63 and 9/4

1st number: 7/63, 2nd number: 2 1/4

7/63 + 9/4 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    9/4 = 9 × 63/4 × 63 = 567/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/252 + 567/252 = 28 + 567/252 = 595/252
  5. 595/252 simplified gives 85/36
  6. So, 7/63 + 9/4 = 85/36
    In mixed form: 213/36

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