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Add 45/5 and 21/63

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 21/63

45/5 + 21/63 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    45/5 = 45 × 63/5 × 63 = 2835/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    21/63 = 21 × 5/63 × 5 = 105/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/315 + 105/315 = 2835 + 105/315 = 2940/315
  5. 2940/315 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 45/5 + 21/63 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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