Add 10/63 and 40/45
10/63 + 40/45 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
50/315 + 280/315 = 50 + 280/315 = 330/315 - 330/315 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 10/63 + 40/45 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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