Add 63/36 and 5/30
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 5/30
63/36 + 5/30 is 23/12.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 30/180 = 315 + 30/180 = 345/180 - 345/180 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 63/36 + 5/30 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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