Add 30/5 and 63/45
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 18/45
30/5 + 63/45 is 37/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 63/45 = 270 + 63/45 = 333/45 - 333/45 simplified gives 37/5
- So, 30/5 + 63/45 = 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5
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