Add 8/63 and 16/18
8/63 + 16/18 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
16/126 + 112/126 = 16 + 112/126 = 128/126 - 128/126 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 8/63 + 16/18 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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