Add 63/20 and 36/35
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 1/35
63/20 + 36/35 is 117/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
36/35 = 36 × 4/35 × 4 = 144/140 - Add the two like fractions:
441/140 + 144/140 = 441 + 144/140 = 585/140 - 585/140 simplified gives 117/28
- So, 63/20 + 36/35 = 117/28
In mixed form: 45/28
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