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Add 14/63 and 84/45

1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 1 39/45

14/63 + 84/45 is 94/45.

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,
    14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/315 + 588/315 = 70 + 588/315 = 658/315
  5. 658/315 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 14/63 + 84/45 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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