Add 2/6 and 5/63
2/6 + 5/63 is 26/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 10/126 = 42 + 10/126 = 52/126 - 52/126 simplified gives 26/63
- So, 2/6 + 5/63 = 26/63
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