Add 32/6 and 18/63
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 18/63
32/6 + 18/63 is 118/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
32/6 = 32 × 21/6 × 21 = 672/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
672/126 + 36/126 = 672 + 36/126 = 708/126 - 708/126 simplified gives 118/21
- So, 32/6 + 18/63 = 118/21
In mixed form: 513/21
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