Add 63/36 and 28/30
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 28/30
63/36 + 28/30 is 161/60.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 6/30 × 6 = 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 + 28/30 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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