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Add 2/45 and 16/63

2/45 + 16/63 is 94/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/315 + 80/315 = 14 + 80/315 = 94/315
  5. So, 2/45 + 16/63 = 94/315

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