Add 63/45 and 7/8
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 7/8
63/45 + 7/8 is 91/40.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 315/360 = 504 + 315/360 = 819/360 - 819/360 simplified gives 91/40
- So, 63/45 + 7/8 = 91/40
In mixed form: 211/40
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