Add 63/27 and 70/36
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 1 34/36
63/27 + 70/36 is 77/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108 - Add the two like fractions:
252/108 + 210/108 = 252 + 210/108 = 462/108 - 462/108 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 63/27 + 70/36 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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