Add 63/2 and 75/45
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 1 30/45
63/2 + 75/45 is 199/6.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/90 + 150/90 = 2835 + 150/90 = 2985/90 - 2985/90 simplified gives 199/6
- So, 63/2 + 75/45 = 199/6
In mixed form: 331/6
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