Add 63/20 and 56/36
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 20/36
63/20 + 56/36 is 847/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
567/180 + 280/180 = 567 + 280/180 = 847/180 - So, 63/20 + 56/36 = 847/180
In mixed form: 4127/180
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