Add 2/36 and 42/63
2/36 + 42/63 is 13/18.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 168/252 = 14 + 168/252 = 182/252 - 182/252 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 2/36 + 42/63 = 13/18
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