Add 63/12 and 1/45
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1/45
63/12 + 1/45 is 949/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
945/180 + 4/180 = 945 + 4/180 = 949/180 - So, 63/12 + 1/45 = 949/180
In mixed form: 549/180
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