Add 35/63 and 2/45
35/63 + 2/45 is 3/5.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
175/315 + 14/315 = 175 + 14/315 = 189/315 - 189/315 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 35/63 + 2/45 = 3/5
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