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Add 45/63 and 14/18

45/63 + 14/18 is 94/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 98/126 = 90 + 98/126 = 188/126
  5. 188/126 simplified gives 94/63
  6. So, 45/63 + 14/18 = 94/63
    In mixed form: 131/63

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