Add 14/5 and 63/45, Solve 2 4/5 + 1 18/45 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 63/45

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

14/5 + 63/45 is 21/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45
Add the two like fractions:
126/45 + 63/45 = 126 + 63/45 = 189/45
189/45 simplified gives 21/5
So, 14/5 + 63/45 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5

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