Add 30/45 and 63/4
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 15 3/4
30/45 + 63/4 is 197/12.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 2835/180 = 120 + 2835/180 = 2955/180 - 2955/180 simplified gives 197/12
- So, 30/45 + 63/4 = 197/12
In mixed form: 165/12
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