Add 63/36 and 63/9
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 7 0/9
63/36 + 63/9 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36 - Add the two like fractions:
63/36 + 252/36 = 63 + 252/36 = 315/36 - 315/36 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 63/36 + 63/9 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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