Add 24/45 and 45/63
24/45 + 45/63 is 131/105.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
168/315 + 225/315 = 168 + 225/315 = 393/315 - 393/315 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 24/45 + 45/63 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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