Add 36/21 and 14/63
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 14/63
36/21 + 14/63 is 122/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
36/21 = 36 × 3/21 × 3 = 108/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
14/63 = 14 × 1/63 × 1 = 14/63 - Add the two like fractions:
108/63 + 14/63 = 108 + 14/63 = 122/63 - So, 36/21 + 14/63 = 122/63
In mixed form: 159/63
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