Add 8/45 and 63/4
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 15 3/4
8/45 + 63/4 is 2867/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 2835/180 = 32 + 2835/180 = 2867/180 - So, 8/45 + 63/4 = 2867/180
In mixed form: 15167/180
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