Add 1/36 and 2/63
1/36 + 2/63 is 5/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 8/252 = 7 + 8/252 = 15/252 - 15/252 simplified gives 5/84
- So, 1/36 + 2/63 = 5/84
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