Add 15/36 and 63/10
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 6 3/10
15/36 + 63/10 is 403/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 1134/180 = 75 + 1134/180 = 1209/180 - 1209/180 simplified gives 403/60
- So, 15/36 + 63/10 = 403/60
In mixed form: 643/60
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