Add 28/36 and 63/60
1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 1 3/60
28/36 + 63/60 is 329/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 189/180 = 140 + 189/180 = 329/180 - So, 28/36 + 63/60 = 329/180
In mixed form: 1149/180
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