Add 63/36 and 16/21
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 16/21
63/36 + 16/21 is 211/84.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 12/21 × 12 = 192/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 192/252 = 441 + 192/252 = 633/252 - 633/252 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 63/36 + 16/21 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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