Add 63/45 and 84/4
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 21 0/4
63/45 + 84/4 is 112/5.
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,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 3780/180 = 252 + 3780/180 = 4032/180 - 4032/180 simplified gives 112/5
- So, 63/45 + 84/4 = 112/5
In mixed form: 222/5
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