Add 63/45 and 50/4
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 12 2/4
63/45 + 50/4 is 139/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 2250/180 = 252 + 2250/180 = 2502/180 - 2502/180 simplified gives 139/10
- So, 63/45 + 50/4 = 139/10
In mixed form: 139/10
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