Add 63/7 and 36/20
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 1 16/20
63/7 + 36/20 is 54/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
63/7 = 63 × 20/7 × 20 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/140 + 252/140 = 1260 + 252/140 = 1512/140 - 1512/140 simplified gives 54/5
- So, 63/7 + 36/20 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5
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