Add 2/63 and 48/45
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 3/45
2/63 + 48/45 is 346/315.
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,
48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315 - Add the two like fractions:
10/315 + 336/315 = 10 + 336/315 = 346/315 - So, 2/63 + 48/45 = 346/315
In mixed form: 131/315
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