Add 45/63 and 14/36
45/63 + 14/36 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 98/252 = 180 + 98/252 = 278/252 - 278/252 simplified gives 139/126
- So, 45/63 + 14/36 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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