Add 2/63 and 40/45
2/63 + 40/45 is 58/63.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
10/315 + 280/315 = 10 + 280/315 = 290/315 - 290/315 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 2/63 + 40/45 = 58/63
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