Add 63/3 and 42/36
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/36
63/3 + 42/36 is 133/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
63/3 = 63 × 12/3 × 12 = 756/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Add the two like fractions:
756/36 + 42/36 = 756 + 42/36 = 798/36 - 798/36 simplified gives 133/6
- So, 63/3 + 42/36 = 133/6
In mixed form: 221/6
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