Add 63/7 and 16/36
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 16/36
63/7 + 16/36 is 85/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
63/7 = 63 × 36/7 × 36 = 2268/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/252 + 112/252 = 2268 + 112/252 = 2380/252 - 2380/252 simplified gives 85/9
- So, 63/7 + 16/36 = 85/9
In mixed form: 94/9
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