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Add 9/14 and 3/63

9/14 + 3/63 is 29/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/126 + 6/126 = 81 + 6/126 = 87/126
  5. 87/126 simplified gives 29/42
  6. So, 9/14 + 3/63 = 29/42

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