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Add 1/63 and 4/18

1/63 + 4/18 is 5/21.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/126 + 28/126 = 2 + 28/126 = 30/126
  5. 30/126 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 1/63 + 4/18 = 5/21

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