Add 18/3 and 63/20
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/20
18/3 + 63/20 is 183/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
18/3 = 18 × 20/3 × 20 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 189/60 = 360 + 189/60 = 549/60 - 549/60 simplified gives 183/20
- So, 18/3 + 63/20 = 183/20
In mixed form: 93/20
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