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Add 45/18 and 1/63

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1/63

45/18 + 1/63 is 317/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    45/18 = 45 × 7/18 × 7 = 315/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/126 + 2/126 = 315 + 2/126 = 317/126
  5. So, 45/18 + 1/63 = 317/126
    In mixed form: 265/126

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