Add 1/63 and 18/12, Solve 1/63 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 18/12

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

1/63 + 18/12 is 191/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
18/12 = 18 × 21/12 × 21 = 378/252
Add the two like fractions:
4/252 + 378/252 = 4 + 378/252 = 382/252
382/252 simplified gives 191/126
So, 1/63 + 18/12 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126

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