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Add 63/6 and 70/45

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 25/45

63/6 + 70/45 is 217/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    63/6 = 63 × 15/6 × 15 = 945/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/90 + 140/90 = 945 + 140/90 = 1085/90
  5. 1085/90 simplified gives 217/18
  6. So, 63/6 + 70/45 = 217/18
    In mixed form: 121/18

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