Add 63/36 and 21/10
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 2 1/10
63/36 + 21/10 is 77/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
21/10 = 21 × 18/10 × 18 = 378/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 378/180 = 315 + 378/180 = 693/180 - 693/180 simplified gives 77/20
- So, 63/36 + 21/10 = 77/20
In mixed form: 317/20
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