Add 63/2 and 16/45
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 16/45
63/2 + 16/45 is 2867/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
63/2 = 63 × 45/2 × 45 = 2835/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/90 + 32/90 = 2835 + 32/90 = 2867/90 - So, 63/2 + 16/45 = 2867/90
In mixed form: 3177/90
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