Add 49/45 and 63/12
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 5 3/12
49/45 + 63/12 is 1141/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 945/180 = 196 + 945/180 = 1141/180 - So, 49/45 + 63/12 = 1141/180
In mixed form: 661/180
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