Add 63/16 and 49/45
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 1 4/45
63/16 + 49/45 is 3619/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/720 + 784/720 = 2835 + 784/720 = 3619/720 - So, 63/16 + 49/45 = 3619/720
In mixed form: 519/720
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