Add 2/63 and 32/18
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 14/18
2/63 + 32/18 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126 - Add the two like fractions:
4/126 + 224/126 = 4 + 224/126 = 228/126 - 228/126 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 2/63 + 32/18 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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