Add 18/24 and 32/63
18/24 + 32/63 is 317/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
18/24 = 18 × 21/24 × 21 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 256/504 = 378 + 256/504 = 634/504 - 634/504 simplified gives 317/252
- So, 18/24 + 32/63 = 317/252
In mixed form: 165/252
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