Add 6/36 and 63/30
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 2 3/30
6/36 + 63/30 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 378/180 = 30 + 378/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 6/36 + 63/30 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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