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Add 7/63 and 18/6

1st number: 7/63, 2nd number: 3 0/6

7/63 + 18/6 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    18/6 = 18 × 21/6 × 21 = 378/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/126 + 378/126 = 14 + 378/126 = 392/126
  5. 392/126 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 7/63 + 18/6 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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