Add 63/21 and 10/36
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 10/36
63/21 + 10/36 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
63/21 = 63 × 12/21 × 12 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 70/252 = 756 + 70/252 = 826/252 - 826/252 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 63/21 + 10/36 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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