Add 7/63 and 8/36
7/63 + 8/36 is 1/3.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 56/252 = 28 + 56/252 = 84/252 - 84/252 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 7/63 + 8/36 = 1/3
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