Add 16/18 and 18/63
16/18 + 18/63 is 74/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 36/126 = 112 + 36/126 = 148/126 - 148/126 simplified gives 74/63
- So, 16/18 + 18/63 = 74/63
In mixed form: 111/63
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