Add 3/8 and 45/63
3/8 + 45/63 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
3/8 = 3 × 63/8 × 63 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 360/504 = 189 + 360/504 = 549/504 - 549/504 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 3/8 + 45/63 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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