Add 35/63 and 20/36
35/63 + 20/36 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
140/252 + 140/252 = 140 + 140/252 = 280/252 - 280/252 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 35/63 + 20/36 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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