Add 63/36 and 70/10
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 7 0/10
63/36 + 70/10 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 1260/180 = 315 + 1260/180 = 1575/180 - 1575/180 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 63/36 + 70/10 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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