Add 63/45 and 56/8
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 7 0/8
63/45 + 56/8 is 42/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 2520/360 = 504 + 2520/360 = 3024/360 - 3024/360 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 63/45 + 56/8 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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