Add 63/4 and 96/45
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 2 6/45
63/4 + 96/45 is 1073/60.
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,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/180 + 384/180 = 2835 + 384/180 = 3219/180 - 3219/180 simplified gives 1073/60
- So, 63/4 + 96/45 = 1073/60
In mixed form: 1753/60
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