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Add 63/20 and 15/36

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 15/36

63/20 + 15/36 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/180 + 75/180 = 567 + 75/180 = 642/180
  5. 642/180 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 63/20 + 15/36 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

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