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Add 9/63 and 63/5

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 12 3/5

9/63 + 63/5 is 446/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    63/5 = 63 × 63/5 × 63 = 3969/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 3969/315 = 45 + 3969/315 = 4014/315
  5. 4014/315 simplified gives 446/35
  6. So, 9/63 + 63/5 = 446/35
    In mixed form: 1226/35

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