Add 45/90 and 63/20
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 3 3/20
45/90 + 63/20 is 73/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 567/180 = 90 + 567/180 = 657/180 - 657/180 simplified gives 73/20
- So, 45/90 + 63/20 = 73/20
In mixed form: 313/20
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