Add 63/36 and 5/35
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 5/35
63/36 + 5/35 is 53/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
63/36 = 63 × 35/36 × 35 = 2205/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
5/35 = 5 × 36/35 × 36 = 180/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1260 + 180/1260 = 2205 + 180/1260 = 2385/1260 - 2385/1260 simplified gives 53/28
- So, 63/36 + 5/35 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28
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