Add 63/45 and 3/60
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 3/60
63/45 + 3/60 is 29/20.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 9/180 = 252 + 9/180 = 261/180 - 261/180 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 63/45 + 3/60 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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