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Add 6/63 and 15/14

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 1/14

6/63 + 15/14 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/126 + 135/126 = 12 + 135/126 = 147/126
  5. 147/126 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 6/63 + 15/14 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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