Add 63/12 and 36/90
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 36/90
63/12 + 36/90 is 113/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
945/180 + 72/180 = 945 + 72/180 = 1017/180 - 1017/180 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 63/12 + 36/90 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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