Add 63/36 and 20/27
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 20/27
63/36 + 20/27 is 269/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
63/36 = 63 × 3/36 × 3 = 189/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
20/27 = 20 × 4/27 × 4 = 80/108 - Add the two like fractions:
189/108 + 80/108 = 189 + 80/108 = 269/108 - So, 63/36 + 20/27 = 269/108
In mixed form: 253/108
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