Add 63/18 and 84/60
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 1 24/60
63/18 + 84/60 is 49/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
63/18 = 63 × 10/18 × 10 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 252/180 = 630 + 252/180 = 882/180 - 882/180 simplified gives 49/10
- So, 63/18 + 84/60 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10
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