Add 9/30 and 63/45
1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 1 18/45
9/30 + 63/45 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
63/45 = 63 × 2/45 × 2 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
27/90 + 126/90 = 27 + 126/90 = 153/90 - 153/90 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 9/30 + 63/45 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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