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Add 7/63 and 2/12

7/63 + 2/12 is 5/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/252 + 42/252 = 28 + 42/252 = 70/252
5. 70/252 simplified gives 5/18
6. So, 7/63 + 2/12 = 5/18

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