Add 42/45 and 5/63
42/45 + 5/63 is 319/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315 - Add the two like fractions:
294/315 + 25/315 = 294 + 25/315 = 319/315 - So, 42/45 + 5/63 = 319/315
In mixed form: 14/315
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