Add 5/63 and 7/36
5/63 + 7/36 is 23/84.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252 - Add the two like fractions:
20/252 + 49/252 = 20 + 49/252 = 69/252 - 69/252 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 5/63 + 7/36 = 23/84
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