Add 21/45 and 24/63
21/45 + 24/63 is 89/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
21/45 = 21 × 7/45 × 7 = 147/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315 - Add the two like fractions:
147/315 + 120/315 = 147 + 120/315 = 267/315 - 267/315 simplified gives 89/105
- So, 21/45 + 24/63 = 89/105
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