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Add 36/4 and 4/63

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 4/63

36/4 + 4/63 is 571/63.

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,
    36/4 = 36 × 63/4 × 63 = 2268/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/252 + 16/252 = 2268 + 16/252 = 2284/252
  5. 2284/252 simplified gives 571/63
  6. So, 36/4 + 4/63 = 571/63
    In mixed form: 94/63

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