Add 5/36 and 4/63
5/36 + 4/63 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Add the two like fractions:
35/252 + 16/252 = 35 + 16/252 = 51/252 - 51/252 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 5/36 + 4/63 = 17/84
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