Add 63/20 and 27/45
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 27/45
63/20 + 27/45 is 15/4.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
567/180 + 108/180 = 567 + 108/180 = 675/180 - 675/180 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 63/20 + 27/45 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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