Add 36/63 and 5/9
36/63 + 5/9 is 71/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
36/63 = 36 × 1/63 × 1 = 36/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63 - Add the two like fractions:
36/63 + 35/63 = 36 + 35/63 = 71/63 - So, 36/63 + 5/9 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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