Add 72/36 and 2/63
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2/63
72/36 + 2/63 is 128/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
72/36 = 72 × 7/36 × 7 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 8/252 = 504 + 8/252 = 512/252 - 512/252 simplified gives 128/63
- So, 72/36 + 2/63 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63
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