Add 63/36 and 84/45
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 1 39/45
63/36 + 84/45 is 217/60.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 336/180 = 315 + 336/180 = 651/180 - 651/180 simplified gives 217/60
- So, 63/36 + 84/45 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60
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