Add 63/9 and 30/36
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 30/36
63/9 + 30/36 is 47/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
252/36 + 30/36 = 252 + 30/36 = 282/36 - 282/36 simplified gives 47/6
- So, 63/9 + 30/36 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6
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