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Add 8/18 and 6/63

8/18 + 6/63 is 34/63.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 12/126 = 56 + 12/126 = 68/126
  5. 68/126 simplified gives 34/63
  6. So, 8/18 + 6/63 = 34/63

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