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Add 3/14 and 32/63

3/14 + 32/63 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/126 + 64/126 = 27 + 64/126 = 91/126
  5. 91/126 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 3/14 + 32/63 = 13/18

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