Add 63/18 and 24/7, Solve 3 9/18 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 63/18 and 24/7

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

63/18 + 24/7 is 97/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
63/18 = 63 × 7/18 × 7 = 441/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
24/7 = 24 × 18/7 × 18 = 432/126
Add the two like fractions:
441/126 + 432/126 = 441 + 432/126 = 873/126
873/126 simplified gives 97/14
So, 63/18 + 24/7 = 97/14
In mixed form: 613/14

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