Add 5/63 and 4/36
5/63 + 4/36 is 4/21.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
20/252 + 28/252 = 20 + 28/252 = 48/252 - 48/252 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 5/63 + 4/36 = 4/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/63+4/36 5/63+8/36 5/63+4/72 15/63+4/36 5/63+12/36 25/63+4/36 5/63+20/36 35/63+4/36 5/63+28/36