Add 30/10 and 63/36
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 27/36
30/10 + 63/36 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
30/10 = 30 × 18/10 × 18 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 315/180 = 540 + 315/180 = 855/180 - 855/180 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 30/10 + 63/36 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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