Add 63/5 and 15/36
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 15/36
63/5 + 15/36 is 781/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/180 + 75/180 = 2268 + 75/180 = 2343/180 - 2343/180 simplified gives 781/60
- So, 63/5 + 15/36 = 781/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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