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Add 28/36 and 63/10

1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 6 3/10

28/36 + 63/10 is 637/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 1134/180 = 140 + 1134/180 = 1274/180
  5. 1274/180 simplified gives 637/90
  6. So, 28/36 + 63/10 = 637/90
    In mixed form: 77/90

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