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Add 45/63 and 1/6

45/63 + 1/6 is 37/42.

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,
    45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 21/126 = 90 + 21/126 = 111/126
  5. 111/126 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 45/63 + 1/6 = 37/42

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