Add 63/45 and 2/36
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 2/36
63/45 + 2/36 is 131/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 10/180 = 252 + 10/180 = 262/180 - 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 63/45 + 2/36 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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