Add 63/36 and 5/60
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 5/60
63/36 + 5/60 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 15/180 = 315 + 15/180 = 330/180 - 330/180 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 63/36 + 5/60 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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