Add 27/36 and 35/63
27/36 + 35/63 is 47/36.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 140/252 = 189 + 140/252 = 329/252 - 329/252 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 27/36 + 35/63 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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