Add 2/63 and 36/18
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 0/18
2/63 + 36/18 is 128/63.
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,
36/18 = 36 × 7/18 × 7 = 252/126 - Add the two like fractions:
4/126 + 252/126 = 4 + 252/126 = 256/126 - 256/126 simplified gives 128/63
- So, 2/63 + 36/18 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63
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