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Add 63/45 and 1/6

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/6

63/45 + 1/6 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    63/45 = 63 × 2/45 × 2 = 126/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/90 + 15/90 = 126 + 15/90 = 141/90
  5. 141/90 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 63/45 + 1/6 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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