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Add 36/63 and 30/27

1st number: 36/63, 2nd number: 1 3/27

36/63 + 30/27 is 106/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    36/63 = 36 × 3/63 × 3 = 108/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    30/27 = 30 × 7/27 × 7 = 210/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/189 + 210/189 = 108 + 210/189 = 318/189
  5. 318/189 simplified gives 106/63
  6. So, 36/63 + 30/27 = 106/63
    In mixed form: 143/63

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