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Add 1/63 and 18/28

1/63 + 18/28 is 83/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/252 + 162/252 = 4 + 162/252 = 166/252
  5. 166/252 simplified gives 83/126
  6. So, 1/63 + 18/28 = 83/126

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