Add 18/5 and 1/63
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1/63
18/5 + 1/63 is 1139/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
18/5 = 18 × 63/5 × 63 = 1134/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/315 + 5/315 = 1134 + 5/315 = 1139/315 - So, 18/5 + 1/63 = 1139/315
In mixed form: 3194/315
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