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Add 3/63 and 36/20

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 16/20

3/63 + 36/20 is 194/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    3/63 = 3 × 20/63 × 20 = 60/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    36/20 = 36 × 63/20 × 63 = 2268/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1260 + 2268/1260 = 60 + 2268/1260 = 2328/1260
  5. 2328/1260 simplified gives 194/105
  6. So, 3/63 + 36/20 = 194/105
    In mixed form: 189/105

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