Add 63/8 and 4/45
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 4/45
63/8 + 4/45 is 2867/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/360 + 32/360 = 2835 + 32/360 = 2867/360 - So, 63/8 + 4/45 = 2867/360
In mixed form: 7347/360
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