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Add 14/18 and 12/63

14/18 + 12/63 is 61/63.

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,
    14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/126 + 24/126 = 98 + 24/126 = 122/126
  5. 122/126 simplified gives 61/63
  6. So, 14/18 + 12/63 = 61/63

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