Add 3/45 and 63/4
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 15 3/4
3/45 + 63/4 is 949/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 2835/180 = 12 + 2835/180 = 2847/180 - 2847/180 simplified gives 949/60
- So, 3/45 + 63/4 = 949/60
In mixed form: 1549/60
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