Add 2/8 and 63/18
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 3 9/18
2/8 + 63/18 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
63/18 = 63 × 4/18 × 4 = 252/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 252/72 = 18 + 252/72 = 270/72 - 270/72 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 2/8 + 63/18 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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