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Add 25/18 and 63/36

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1 27/36

25/18 + 63/36 is 113/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    25/18 = 25 × 2/18 × 2 = 50/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/36 + 63/36 = 50 + 63/36 = 113/36
  5. So, 25/18 + 63/36 = 113/36
    In mixed form: 35/36

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