Add 63/7 and 8/36
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 8/36
63/7 + 8/36 is 83/9.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/252 + 56/252 = 2268 + 56/252 = 2324/252 - 2324/252 simplified gives 83/9
- So, 63/7 + 8/36 = 83/9
In mixed form: 92/9
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