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Add 10/63 and 60/45

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 15/45

10/63 + 60/45 is 94/63.

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,
    60/45 = 60 × 7/45 × 7 = 420/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/315 + 420/315 = 50 + 420/315 = 470/315
  5. 470/315 simplified gives 94/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 60/45 = 94/63
    In mixed form: 131/63

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