Add 63/45 and 20/6
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 3 2/6
63/45 + 20/6 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
63/45 = 63 × 2/45 × 2 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 300/90 = 126 + 300/90 = 426/90 - 426/90 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 63/45 + 20/6 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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