Add 63/12 and 7/18
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 7/18
63/12 + 7/18 is 203/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
189/36 + 14/36 = 189 + 14/36 = 203/36 - So, 63/12 + 7/18 = 203/36
In mixed form: 523/36
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