Add 63/5 and 7/36
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 7/36
63/5 + 7/36 is 2303/180.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/180 + 35/180 = 2268 + 35/180 = 2303/180 - So, 63/5 + 7/36 = 2303/180
In mixed form: 12143/180
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