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Add 6/63 and 25/6

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 4 1/6

6/63 + 25/6 is 179/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    25/6 = 25 × 21/6 × 21 = 525/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/126 + 525/126 = 12 + 525/126 = 537/126
  5. 537/126 simplified gives 179/42
  6. So, 6/63 + 25/6 = 179/42
    In mixed form: 411/42

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