Add 63/45 and 6/20
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 6/20
63/45 + 6/20 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 54/180 = 252 + 54/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 63/45 + 6/20 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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