Add 18/2 and 8/63, Solve 9 0/2 + 8/63 as a fraction

Add 18/2 and 8/63

1^st number: 9 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/63

18/2 + 8/63 is 575/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
18/2 = 18 × 63/2 × 63 = 1134/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
Add the two like fractions:
1134/126 + 16/126 = 1134 + 16/126 = 1150/126
1150/126 simplified gives 575/63
So, 18/2 + 8/63 = 575/63
In mixed form: 98/63

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