Add 63/36 and 2/7
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 2/7
63/36 + 2/7 is 57/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 72/252 = 441 + 72/252 = 513/252 - 513/252 simplified gives 57/28
- So, 63/36 + 2/7 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28
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