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Add 5/63 and 8/6

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 2/6

5/63 + 8/6 is 89/63.

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,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/126 + 168/126 = 10 + 168/126 = 178/126
  5. 178/126 simplified gives 89/63
  6. So, 5/63 + 8/6 = 89/63
    In mixed form: 126/63

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