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Add 3/63 and 8/6

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/63 + 8/6 is 29/21.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/126 + 168/126 = 6 + 168/126 = 174/126
  5. 174/126 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 3/63 + 8/6 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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