Add 28/63 and 12/45
28/63 + 12/45 is 32/45.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315 - Add the two like fractions:
140/315 + 84/315 = 140 + 84/315 = 224/315 - 224/315 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 28/63 + 12/45 = 32/45
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