Add 3/36 and 6/63
3/36 + 6/63 is 5/28.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 24/252 = 21 + 24/252 = 45/252 - 45/252 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 3/36 + 6/63 = 5/28
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