Add 27/36 and 63/10
1st number: 27/36, 2nd number: 6 3/10
27/36 + 63/10 is 141/20.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 1134/180 = 135 + 1134/180 = 1269/180 - 1269/180 simplified gives 141/20
- So, 27/36 + 63/10 = 141/20
In mixed form: 71/20
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