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Add 6/18 and 4/63

6/18 + 4/63 is 25/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/126 + 8/126 = 42 + 8/126 = 50/126
  5. 50/126 simplified gives 25/63
  6. So, 6/18 + 4/63 = 25/63

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