Add 63/15 and 3/45
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 3/45
63/15 + 3/45 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Add the two like fractions:
189/45 + 3/45 = 189 + 3/45 = 192/45 - 192/45 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 63/15 + 3/45 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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