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Add 3/4 and 9/63

3/4 + 9/63 is 25/28.

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,
    9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/252 + 36/252 = 189 + 36/252 = 225/252
  5. 225/252 simplified gives 25/28
  6. So, 3/4 + 9/63 = 25/28

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