Add 63/60 and 20/36
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 20/36
63/60 + 20/36 is 289/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
189/180 + 100/180 = 189 + 100/180 = 289/180 - So, 63/60 + 20/36 = 289/180
In mixed form: 1109/180
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