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Add 1/18 and 25/63

1/18 + 25/63 is 19/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/126 + 50/126 = 7 + 50/126 = 57/126
  5. 57/126 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 1/18 + 25/63 = 19/42

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