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Add 8/18 and 10/63

8/18 + 10/63 is 38/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 20/126 = 56 + 20/126 = 76/126
  5. 76/126 simplified gives 38/63
  6. So, 8/18 + 10/63 = 38/63

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