Add 63/36 and 6/60
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 6/60
63/36 + 6/60 is 37/20.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 18/180 = 315 + 18/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 63/36 + 6/60 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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