Add 63/36 and 28/45
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 28/45
63/36 + 28/45 is 427/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 112/180 = 315 + 112/180 = 427/180 - So, 63/36 + 28/45 = 427/180
In mixed form: 267/180
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