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Add 8/6 and 4/63

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 4/63

8/6 + 4/63 is 88/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/126 + 8/126 = 168 + 8/126 = 176/126
  5. 176/126 simplified gives 88/63
  6. So, 8/6 + 4/63 = 88/63
    In mixed form: 125/63

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