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Add 9/8 and 5/63

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/63

9/8 + 5/63 is 607/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/504 + 40/504 = 567 + 40/504 = 607/504
  5. So, 9/8 + 5/63 = 607/504
    In mixed form: 1103/504

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