Add 8/18 and 20/63
8/18 + 20/63 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126 - Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 40/126 = 56 + 40/126 = 96/126 - 96/126 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 8/18 + 20/63 = 16/21
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