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Add 6/63 and 27/56

6/63 + 27/56 is 97/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/504 + 243/504 = 48 + 243/504 = 291/504
  5. 291/504 simplified gives 97/168
  6. So, 6/63 + 27/56 = 97/168

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