Add 45/10 and 63/16
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 3 15/16
45/10 + 63/16 is 135/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80 - Add the two like fractions:
360/80 + 315/80 = 360 + 315/80 = 675/80 - 675/80 simplified gives 135/16
- So, 45/10 + 63/16 = 135/16
In mixed form: 87/16
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