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Add 1/36 and 15/63

1/36 + 15/63 is 67/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/252 + 60/252 = 7 + 60/252 = 67/252
  5. So, 1/36 + 15/63 = 67/252

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