Add 45/12 and 45/63
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 45/63
45/12 + 45/63 is 125/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
45/12 = 45 × 21/12 × 21 = 945/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
945/252 + 180/252 = 945 + 180/252 = 1125/252 - 1125/252 simplified gives 125/28
- So, 45/12 + 45/63 = 125/28
In mixed form: 413/28
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