Add 36/63 and 2/15
36/63 + 2/15 is 74/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
2/15 = 2 × 21/15 × 21 = 42/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 42/315 = 180 + 42/315 = 222/315 - 222/315 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 36/63 + 2/15 = 74/105
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