Add 75/36 and 45/63
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 45/63
75/36 + 45/63 is 235/84.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 7/36 × 7 = 525/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
525/252 + 180/252 = 525 + 180/252 = 705/252 - 705/252 simplified gives 235/84
- So, 75/36 + 45/63 = 235/84
In mixed form: 267/84
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