Add 63/10 and 42/36
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 1 6/36
63/10 + 42/36 is 112/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/180 + 210/180 = 1134 + 210/180 = 1344/180 - 1344/180 simplified gives 112/15
- So, 63/10 + 42/36 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15
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