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Add 3/4 and 36/63

3/4 + 36/63 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/252 + 144/252 = 189 + 144/252 = 333/252
  5. 333/252 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 3/4 + 36/63 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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