Add 63/45 and 9/16
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 9/16
63/45 + 9/16 is 157/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/720 + 405/720 = 1008 + 405/720 = 1413/720 - 1413/720 simplified gives 157/80
- So, 63/45 + 9/16 = 157/80
In mixed form: 177/80
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