Add 5/18 and 8/63
5/18 + 8/63 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Add the two like fractions:
35/126 + 16/126 = 35 + 16/126 = 51/126 - 51/126 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 5/18 + 8/63 = 17/42
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