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Add 3/63 and 1/6

3/63 + 1/6 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/126 + 21/126 = 6 + 21/126 = 27/126
  5. 27/126 simplified gives 3/14
  6. So, 3/63 + 1/6 = 3/14

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