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Add 5/63 and 4/5

5/63 + 4/5 is 277/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/315 + 252/315 = 25 + 252/315 = 277/315
  5. So, 5/63 + 4/5 = 277/315

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