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Add 6/36 and 63/10

1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 6 3/10

6/36 + 63/10 is 97/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 1134/180 = 30 + 1134/180 = 1164/180
  5. 1164/180 simplified gives 97/15
  6. So, 6/36 + 63/10 = 97/15
    In mixed form: 67/15

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