Add 63/75 and 50/45
1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 1 5/45
63/75 + 50/45 is 439/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
63/75 = 63 × 3/75 × 3 = 189/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
189/225 + 250/225 = 189 + 250/225 = 439/225 - So, 63/75 + 50/45 = 439/225
In mixed form: 1214/225
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