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Add 6/18 and 8/63

6/18 + 8/63 is 29/63.

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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,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/126 + 16/126 = 42 + 16/126 = 58/126
5. 58/126 simplified gives 29/63
6. So, 6/18 + 8/63 = 29/63

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