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Add 45/27 and 4/63

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 4/63

45/27 + 4/63 is 109/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    45/27 = 45 × 7/27 × 7 = 315/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    4/63 = 4 × 3/63 × 3 = 12/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/189 + 12/189 = 315 + 12/189 = 327/189
  5. 327/189 simplified gives 109/63
  6. So, 45/27 + 4/63 = 109/63
    In mixed form: 146/63

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