Add 63/18 and 18/24, Solve 3 9/18 + 18/24 as a fraction

Add 63/18 and 18/24

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 18/24

63/18 + 18/24 is 17/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
63/18 = 63 × 4/18 × 4 = 252/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72
Add the two like fractions:
252/72 + 54/72 = 252 + 54/72 = 306/72
306/72 simplified gives 17/4
So, 63/18 + 18/24 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4

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