Add 36/63 and 9/15
36/63 + 9/15 is 41/35.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 21/15 × 21 = 189/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 189/315 = 180 + 189/315 = 369/315 - 369/315 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 36/63 + 9/15 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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