Add 9/45 and 63/4
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 15 3/4
9/45 + 63/4 is 319/20.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 2835/180 = 36 + 2835/180 = 2871/180 - 2871/180 simplified gives 319/20
- So, 9/45 + 63/4 = 319/20
In mixed form: 1519/20
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