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Add 48/45 and 63/10

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 6 3/10

48/45 + 63/10 is 221/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    63/10 = 63 × 9/10 × 9 = 567/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/90 + 567/90 = 96 + 567/90 = 663/90
  5. 663/90 simplified gives 221/30
  6. So, 48/45 + 63/10 = 221/30
    In mixed form: 711/30

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