Add 7/36 and 63/14, Solve 7/36 + 4 7/14 as a fraction

Add 7/36 and 63/14

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

7/36 + 63/14 is 169/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
63/14 = 63 × 18/14 × 18 = 1134/252
Add the two like fractions:
49/252 + 1134/252 = 49 + 1134/252 = 1183/252
1183/252 simplified gives 169/36
So, 7/36 + 63/14 = 169/36
In mixed form: 425/36

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