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Add 25/63 and 4/45

25/63 + 4/45 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/315 + 28/315 = 125 + 28/315 = 153/315
  5. 153/315 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 25/63 + 4/45 = 17/35

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