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Add 3/4 and 14/63

3/4 + 14/63 is 35/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/252 + 56/252 = 189 + 56/252 = 245/252
  5. 245/252 simplified gives 35/36
  6. So, 3/4 + 14/63 = 35/36

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