Add 36/84 and 8/63
36/84 + 8/63 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 32/252 = 108 + 32/252 = 140/252 - 140/252 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 36/84 + 8/63 = 5/9
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