Add 7/63 and 16/36
7/63 + 16/36 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 112/252 = 28 + 112/252 = 140/252 - 140/252 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 7/63 + 16/36 = 5/9
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