Add 63/36 and 4/5
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 4/5
63/36 + 4/5 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 144/180 = 315 + 144/180 = 459/180 - 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 63/36 + 4/5 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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