Add 3/36 and 60/63
3/36 + 60/63 is 29/28.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 240/252 = 21 + 240/252 = 261/252 - 261/252 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 3/36 + 60/63 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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