Add 8/5 and 49/63, Solve 1 3/5 + 49/63 as a fraction

Add 8/5 and 49/63

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 49/63

8/5 + 49/63 is 107/45.

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,
8/5 = 8 × 63/5 × 63 = 504/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
49/63 = 49 × 5/63 × 5 = 245/315
Add the two like fractions:
504/315 + 245/315 = 504 + 245/315 = 749/315
749/315 simplified gives 107/45
So, 8/5 + 49/63 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45

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