Add 4/63 and 2/36
4/63 + 2/36 is 5/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
16/252 + 14/252 = 16 + 14/252 = 30/252 - 30/252 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 4/63 + 2/36 = 5/42
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