Add 8/45 and 63/12, Solve 8/45 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 8/45 and 63/12

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

8/45 + 63/12 is 977/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180
Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 945/180 = 32 + 945/180 = 977/180
So, 8/45 + 63/12 = 977/180
In mixed form: 577/180

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