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Add 5/63 and 4/8

5/63 + 4/8 is 73/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    4/8 = 4 × 63/8 × 63 = 252/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/504 + 252/504 = 40 + 252/504 = 292/504
  5. 292/504 simplified gives 73/126
  6. So, 5/63 + 4/8 = 73/126

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