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Add 1/63 and 12/18

1/63 + 12/18 is 43/63.

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,
    1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/126 + 84/126 = 2 + 84/126 = 86/126
  5. 86/126 simplified gives 43/63
  6. So, 1/63 + 12/18 = 43/63

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