Add 14/63 and 42/45
14/63 + 42/45 is 52/45.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Add the two like fractions:
70/315 + 294/315 = 70 + 294/315 = 364/315 - 364/315 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 14/63 + 42/45 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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