Add 63/36 and 35/49
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 35/49
63/36 + 35/49 is 69/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
63/36 = 63 × 49/36 × 49 = 3087/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
35/49 = 35 × 36/49 × 36 = 1260/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/1764 + 1260/1764 = 3087 + 1260/1764 = 4347/1764 - 4347/1764 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 63/36 + 35/49 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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