Add 30/63 and 20/36
30/63 + 20/36 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
120/252 + 140/252 = 120 + 140/252 = 260/252 - 260/252 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 30/63 + 20/36 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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