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Add 2/63 and 18/8

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

2/63 + 18/8 is 575/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    18/8 = 18 × 63/8 × 63 = 1134/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/504 + 1134/504 = 16 + 1134/504 = 1150/504
  5. 1150/504 simplified gives 575/252
  6. So, 2/63 + 18/8 = 575/252
    In mixed form: 271/252

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