Add 63/10 and 50/36
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 1 14/36
63/10 + 50/36 is 346/45.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/180 + 250/180 = 1134 + 250/180 = 1384/180 - 1384/180 simplified gives 346/45
- So, 63/10 + 50/36 = 346/45
In mixed form: 731/45
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