Add 63/75 and 60/45, Solve 63/75 + 1 15/45 as a fraction

Add 63/75 and 60/45

1^st number: 63/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

63/75 + 60/45 is 163/75.

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,
60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
Add the two like fractions:
189/225 + 300/225 = 189 + 300/225 = 489/225
489/225 simplified gives 163/75
So, 63/75 + 60/45 = 163/75
In mixed form: 213/75

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