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Add 8/75 and 9/63

8/75 + 9/63 is 131/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    8/75 = 8 × 21/75 × 21 = 168/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    9/63 = 9 × 25/63 × 25 = 225/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/1575 + 225/1575 = 168 + 225/1575 = 393/1575
  5. 393/1575 simplified gives 131/525
  6. So, 8/75 + 9/63 = 131/525

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