Add 30/60 and 63/45
1st number: 30/60, 2nd number: 1 18/45
30/60 + 63/45 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 252/180 = 90 + 252/180 = 342/180 - 342/180 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 30/60 + 63/45 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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