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Add 6/21 and 6/63

6/21 + 6/63 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    6/21 = 6 × 3/21 × 3 = 18/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/63 + 6/63 = 18 + 6/63 = 24/63
  5. 24/63 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 6/21 + 6/63 = 8/21

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