Add 63/5 and 7/18
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 7/18
63/5 + 7/18 is 1169/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
63/5 = 63 × 18/5 × 18 = 1134/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/90 + 35/90 = 1134 + 35/90 = 1169/90 - So, 63/5 + 7/18 = 1169/90
In mixed form: 1289/90
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