Add 2/6 and 45/63, Solve 2/6 + 45/63 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 45/63

2/6 + 45/63 is 22/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 90/126 = 42 + 90/126 = 132/126
132/126 simplified gives 22/21
So, 2/6 + 45/63 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21

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