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Add 60/36 and 63/30

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 2 3/30

60/36 + 63/30 is 113/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/180 + 378/180 = 300 + 378/180 = 678/180
  5. 678/180 simplified gives 113/30
  6. So, 60/36 + 63/30 = 113/30
    In mixed form: 323/30

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