Add 36/63 and 36/54
36/63 + 36/54 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
36/63 = 36 × 6/63 × 6 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
36/54 = 36 × 7/54 × 7 = 252/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 252/378 = 216 + 252/378 = 468/378 - 468/378 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 36/63 + 36/54 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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