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Add 18/63 and 63/5

1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 12 3/5

18/63 + 63/5 is 451/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    18/63 = 18 × 5/63 × 5 = 90/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    63/5 = 63 × 63/5 × 63 = 3969/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/315 + 3969/315 = 90 + 3969/315 = 4059/315
  5. 4059/315 simplified gives 451/35
  6. So, 18/63 + 63/5 = 451/35
    In mixed form: 1231/35

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