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Add 18/8 and 16/63

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 16/63

18/8 + 16/63 is 631/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    18/8 = 18 × 63/8 × 63 = 1134/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/504 + 128/504 = 1134 + 128/504 = 1262/504
  5. 1262/504 simplified gives 631/252
  6. So, 18/8 + 16/63 = 631/252
    In mixed form: 2127/252

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