Add 7/36 and 63/20
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 3 3/20
7/36 + 63/20 is 301/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 567/180 = 35 + 567/180 = 602/180 - 602/180 simplified gives 301/90
- So, 7/36 + 63/20 = 301/90
In mixed form: 331/90
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