Add 18/5 and 8/63
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 8/63
18/5 + 8/63 is 1174/315.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/315 + 40/315 = 1134 + 40/315 = 1174/315 - So, 18/5 + 8/63 = 1174/315
In mixed form: 3229/315
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