Add 63/45 and 16/9
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1 7/9
63/45 + 16/9 is 143/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Add the two like fractions:
63/45 + 80/45 = 63 + 80/45 = 143/45 - So, 63/45 + 16/9 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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