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Add 10/63 and 48/45

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 3/45

10/63 + 48/45 is 386/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/315 + 336/315 = 50 + 336/315 = 386/315
  5. So, 10/63 + 48/45 = 386/315
    In mixed form: 171/315

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