Add 63/36 and 10/21
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 10/21
63/36 + 10/21 is 187/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
10/21 = 10 × 12/21 × 12 = 120/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 120/252 = 441 + 120/252 = 561/252 - 561/252 simplified gives 187/84
- So, 63/36 + 10/21 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84
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