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Add 6/12 and 8/63

6/12 + 8/63 is 79/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    6/12 = 6 × 21/12 × 21 = 126/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/252 + 32/252 = 126 + 32/252 = 158/252
  5. 158/252 simplified gives 79/126
  6. So, 6/12 + 8/63 = 79/126

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