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Add 63/45 and 25/50

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 25/50

63/45 + 25/50 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    63/45 = 63 × 10/45 × 10 = 630/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/450 + 225/450 = 630 + 225/450 = 855/450
  5. 855/450 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 63/45 + 25/50 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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