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Add 45/14 and 15/63

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 15/63

45/14 + 15/63 is 145/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    45/14 = 45 × 9/14 × 9 = 405/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/126 + 30/126 = 405 + 30/126 = 435/126
  5. 435/126 simplified gives 145/42
  6. So, 45/14 + 15/63 = 145/42
    In mixed form: 319/42

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