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Add 90/63 and 56/18

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 3 2/18

90/63 + 56/18 is 286/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    90/63 = 90 × 2/63 × 2 = 180/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/126 + 392/126 = 180 + 392/126 = 572/126
  5. 572/126 simplified gives 286/63
  6. So, 90/63 + 56/18 = 286/63
    In mixed form: 434/63

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