Add 63/20 and 45/32
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 13/32
63/20 + 45/32 is 729/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
63/20 = 63 × 8/20 × 8 = 504/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Add the two like fractions:
504/160 + 225/160 = 504 + 225/160 = 729/160 - So, 63/20 + 45/32 = 729/160
In mixed form: 489/160
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