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Add 63/45 and 4/54

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 4/54

63/45 + 4/54 is 199/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    63/45 = 63 × 6/45 × 6 = 378/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/270 + 20/270 = 378 + 20/270 = 398/270
  5. 398/270 simplified gives 199/135
  6. So, 63/45 + 4/54 = 199/135
    In mixed form: 164/135

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