Add 36/63 and 20/30
36/63 + 20/30 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
36/63 = 36 × 10/63 × 10 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
20/30 = 20 × 21/30 × 21 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 420/630 = 360 + 420/630 = 780/630 - 780/630 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 36/63 + 20/30 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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