Add 63/36 and 14/15
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 14/15
63/36 + 14/15 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
14/15 = 14 × 12/15 × 12 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 168/180 = 315 + 168/180 = 483/180 - 483/180 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 63/36 + 14/15 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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