Add 63/45 and 27/60
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 27/60
63/45 + 27/60 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 81/180 = 252 + 81/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 63/45 + 27/60 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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