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Add 2/4 and 5/63

2/4 + 5/63 is 73/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/252 + 20/252 = 126 + 20/252 = 146/252
  5. 146/252 simplified gives 73/126
  6. So, 2/4 + 5/63 = 73/126

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