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Add 15/63 and 1/18

15/63 + 1/18 is 37/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/126 + 7/126 = 30 + 7/126 = 37/126
  5. So, 15/63 + 1/18 = 37/126

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