Add 63/45 and 7/4
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1 3/4
63/45 + 7/4 is 63/20.
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,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 315/180 = 252 + 315/180 = 567/180 - 567/180 simplified gives 63/20
- So, 63/45 + 7/4 = 63/20
In mixed form: 33/20
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