Add 9/36 and 63/60
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 3/60
9/36 + 63/60 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 189/180 = 45 + 189/180 = 234/180 - 234/180 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 9/36 + 63/60 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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