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Add 8/63 and 18/81

8/63 + 18/81 is 22/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
    8/63 = 8 × 9/63 × 9 = 72/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    18/81 = 18 × 7/81 × 7 = 126/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/567 + 126/567 = 72 + 126/567 = 198/567
  5. 198/567 simplified gives 22/63
  6. So, 8/63 + 18/81 = 22/63

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