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Add 32/63 and 2/45

32/63 + 2/45 is 58/105.

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,
    32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/315 + 14/315 = 160 + 14/315 = 174/315
  5. 174/315 simplified gives 58/105
  6. So, 32/63 + 2/45 = 58/105

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