Add 9/36 and 56/63
9/36 + 56/63 is 41/36.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 224/252 = 63 + 224/252 = 287/252 - 287/252 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 9/36 + 56/63 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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