Add 35/36 and 63/84
35/36 + 63/84 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
245/252 + 189/252 = 245 + 189/252 = 434/252 - 434/252 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 35/36 + 63/84 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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