Add 5/63 and 2/18
5/63 + 2/18 is 4/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
10/126 + 14/126 = 10 + 14/126 = 24/126 - 24/126 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 5/63 + 2/18 = 4/21
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