Add 27/36 and 32/63
27/36 + 32/63 is 317/252.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 128/252 = 189 + 128/252 = 317/252 - So, 27/36 + 32/63 = 317/252
In mixed form: 165/252
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