Add 40/63 and 3/45
40/63 + 3/45 is 221/315.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 5/63 × 5 = 200/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Add the two like fractions:
200/315 + 21/315 = 200 + 21/315 = 221/315 - So, 40/63 + 3/45 = 221/315
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