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Add 5/63 and 3/18

5/63 + 3/18 is 31/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/126 + 21/126 = 10 + 21/126 = 31/126
  5. So, 5/63 + 3/18 = 31/126

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