Add 63/20 and 60/18
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 3 6/18
63/20 + 60/18 is 389/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
60/18 = 60 × 10/18 × 10 = 600/180 - Add the two like fractions:
567/180 + 600/180 = 567 + 600/180 = 1167/180 - 1167/180 simplified gives 389/60
- So, 63/20 + 60/18 = 389/60
In mixed form: 629/60
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