Add 63/36 and 8/30
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 8/30
63/36 + 8/30 is 121/60.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 48/180 = 315 + 48/180 = 363/180 - 363/180 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 63/36 + 8/30 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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