Add 18/8 and 63/72
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 63/72
18/8 + 63/72 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 63/72 = 162 + 63/72 = 225/72 - 225/72 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 18/8 + 63/72 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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