Add 63/18 and 8/21
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 8/21
63/18 + 8/21 is 163/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 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 21 × 6 = 126,
8/21 = 8 × 6/21 × 6 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
441/126 + 48/126 = 441 + 48/126 = 489/126 - 489/126 simplified gives 163/42
- So, 63/18 + 8/21 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42
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