Add 25/30 and 63/36
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 1 27/36
25/30 + 63/36 is 31/12.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 315/180 = 150 + 315/180 = 465/180 - 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 25/30 + 63/36 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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