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Add 18/63 and 45/5

1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 9 0/5

18/63 + 45/5 is 65/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    18/63 = 18 × 5/63 × 5 = 90/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    45/5 = 45 × 63/5 × 63 = 2835/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/315 + 2835/315 = 90 + 2835/315 = 2925/315
  5. 2925/315 simplified gives 65/7
  6. So, 18/63 + 45/5 = 65/7
    In mixed form: 92/7

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