Add 63/2 and 18/24
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 18/24
63/2 + 18/24 is 129/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
63/2 = 63 × 12/2 × 12 = 756/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
756/24 + 18/24 = 756 + 18/24 = 774/24 - 774/24 simplified gives 129/4
- So, 63/2 + 18/24 = 129/4
In mixed form: 321/4
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