Add 6/63 and 2/6
6/63 + 2/6 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 42/126 = 12 + 42/126 = 54/126 - 54/126 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 6/63 + 2/6 = 3/7
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