Add 3/18 and 63/8, Solve 3/18 + 7 7/8 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 63/8

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

3/18 + 63/8 is 193/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 567/72 = 12 + 567/72 = 579/72
579/72 simplified gives 193/24
So, 3/18 + 63/8 = 193/24
In mixed form: 81/24

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