Add 14/30 and 63/36
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 27/36
14/30 + 63/36 is 133/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 315/180 = 84 + 315/180 = 399/180 - 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 14/30 + 63/36 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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