Add 63/36 and 5/7
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 5/7
63/36 + 5/7 is 69/28.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 180/252 = 441 + 180/252 = 621/252 - 621/252 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 63/36 + 5/7 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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