Add 63/30 and 27/36
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 27/36
63/30 + 27/36 is 57/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 135/180 = 378 + 135/180 = 513/180 - 513/180 simplified gives 57/20
- So, 63/30 + 27/36 = 57/20
In mixed form: 217/20
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