Add 8/2 and 7/63, Solve 4 0/2 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 8/2 and 7/63

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/63

8/2 + 7/63 is 37/9.

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,
8/2 = 8 × 63/2 × 63 = 504/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 14/126 = 504 + 14/126 = 518/126
518/126 simplified gives 37/9
So, 8/2 + 7/63 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9

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