Add 8/12 and 63/45
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 18/45
8/12 + 63/45 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 252/180 = 120 + 252/180 = 372/180 - 372/180 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 8/12 + 63/45 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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