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Add 6/9 and 28/63

6/9 + 28/63 is 10/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/63 + 28/63 = 42 + 28/63 = 70/63
  5. 70/63 simplified gives 10/9
  6. So, 6/9 + 28/63 = 10/9
    In mixed form: 11/9

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