Add 63/36 and 27/30
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 27/30
63/36 + 27/30 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
27/30 = 27 × 6/30 × 6 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 162/180 = 315 + 162/180 = 477/180 - 477/180 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 63/36 + 27/30 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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