Add 25/36 and 21/63
25/36 + 21/63 is 37/36.
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,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
21/63 = 21 × 4/63 × 4 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
175/252 + 84/252 = 175 + 84/252 = 259/252 - 259/252 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 25/36 + 21/63 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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