Add 63/4 and 18/45
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 18/45
63/4 + 18/45 is 323/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/180 + 72/180 = 2835 + 72/180 = 2907/180 - 2907/180 simplified gives 323/20
- So, 63/4 + 18/45 = 323/20
In mixed form: 163/20
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