Add 2/36 and 20/63
2/36 + 20/63 is 47/126.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 80/252 = 14 + 80/252 = 94/252 - 94/252 simplified gives 47/126
- So, 2/36 + 20/63 = 47/126
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