Add 63/84 and 25/36
63/84 + 25/36 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 175/252 = 189 + 175/252 = 364/252 - 364/252 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 63/84 + 25/36 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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