Add 63/45 and 96/54
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1 42/54
63/45 + 96/54 is 143/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
63/45 = 63 × 6/45 × 6 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 480/270 = 378 + 480/270 = 858/270 - 858/270 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 63/45 + 96/54 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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