Add 63/36 and 45/5
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 9 0/5
63/36 + 45/5 is 43/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
45/5 = 45 × 36/5 × 36 = 1620/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 1620/180 = 315 + 1620/180 = 1935/180 - 1935/180 simplified gives 43/4
- So, 63/36 + 45/5 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4
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