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Add 35/45 and 63/60

1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 1 3/60

35/45 + 63/60 is 329/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 189/180 = 140 + 189/180 = 329/180
  5. So, 35/45 + 63/60 = 329/180
    In mixed form: 1149/180

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