Add 63/18 and 3/45
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 3/45
63/18 + 3/45 is 107/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
315/90 + 6/90 = 315 + 6/90 = 321/90 - 321/90 simplified gives 107/30
- So, 63/18 + 3/45 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30
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