Add 18/4 and 8/63, Solve 4 2/4 + 8/63 as a fraction

Add 18/4 and 8/63

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/63

18/4 + 8/63 is 583/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
18/4 = 18 × 63/4 × 63 = 1134/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
Add the two like fractions:
1134/252 + 32/252 = 1134 + 32/252 = 1166/252
1166/252 simplified gives 583/126
So, 18/4 + 8/63 = 583/126
In mixed form: 479/126

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