Add 2/36 and 16/63
2/36 + 16/63 is 13/42.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 64/252 = 14 + 64/252 = 78/252 - 78/252 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 2/36 + 16/63 = 13/42
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