Add 12/45 and 48/63
12/45 + 48/63 is 36/35.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315 - Add the two like fractions:
84/315 + 240/315 = 84 + 240/315 = 324/315 - 324/315 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 12/45 + 48/63 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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