Add 63/20 and 12/45
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 12/45
63/20 + 12/45 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
567/180 + 48/180 = 567 + 48/180 = 615/180 - 615/180 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 63/20 + 12/45 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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