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Add 2/8 and 5/63

2/8 + 5/63 is 83/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/504 + 40/504 = 126 + 40/504 = 166/504
  5. 166/504 simplified gives 83/252
  6. So, 2/8 + 5/63 = 83/252

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