Add 63/45 and 45/16
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 2 13/16
63/45 + 45/16 is 337/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/720 + 2025/720 = 1008 + 2025/720 = 3033/720 - 3033/720 simplified gives 337/80
- So, 63/45 + 45/16 = 337/80
In mixed form: 417/80
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