Add 1/63 and 20/18, Solve 1/63 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 20/18

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

1/63 + 20/18 is 71/63.

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,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126
Add the two like fractions:
2/126 + 140/126 = 2 + 140/126 = 142/126
142/126 simplified gives 71/63
So, 1/63 + 20/18 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63

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