Add 10/45 and 56/63
10/45 + 56/63 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
70/315 + 280/315 = 70 + 280/315 = 350/315 - 350/315 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 10/45 + 56/63 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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