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Add 63/7 and 30/18

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 1 12/18

63/7 + 30/18 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    63/7 = 63 × 18/7 × 18 = 1134/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    30/18 = 30 × 7/18 × 7 = 210/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/126 + 210/126 = 1134 + 210/126 = 1344/126
  5. 1344/126 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 63/7 + 30/18 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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