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Add 14/36 and 63/10

1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 6 3/10

14/36 + 63/10 is 301/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180
  4. Add the two fractions:
    70/180 + 1134/180 = 70 + 1134/180 = 1204/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/45
  6. In mixed form: 631/45

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