Add 35/4 and 63/45
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 1 18/45
35/4 + 63/45 is 203/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/180 + 252/180 = 1575 + 252/180 = 1827/180 - 1827/180 simplified gives 203/20
- So, 35/4 + 63/45 = 203/20
In mixed form: 103/20
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