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Add 42/45 and 63/4

1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 15 3/4

42/45 + 63/4 is 1001/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/180 + 2835/180 = 168 + 2835/180 = 3003/180
  5. 3003/180 simplified gives 1001/60
  6. So, 42/45 + 63/4 = 1001/60
    In mixed form: 1641/60

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