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Add 72/63 and 3/36

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 3/36

72/63 + 3/36 is 103/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    72/63 = 72 × 4/63 × 4 = 288/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/252 + 21/252 = 288 + 21/252 = 309/252
  5. 309/252 simplified gives 103/84
  6. So, 72/63 + 3/36 = 103/84
    In mixed form: 119/84

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