Add 9/2 and 9/63, Solve 4 1/2 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 9/2 and 9/63

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

9/2 + 9/63 is 65/14.

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,
9/2 = 9 × 63/2 × 63 = 567/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
Add the two like fractions:
567/126 + 18/126 = 567 + 18/126 = 585/126
585/126 simplified gives 65/14
So, 9/2 + 9/63 = 65/14
In mixed form: 49/14

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