Add 1/2 and 35/63
1/2 + 35/63 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
1/2 = 1 × 63/2 × 63 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
63/126 + 70/126 = 63 + 70/126 = 133/126 - 133/126 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 1/2 + 35/63 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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