Add 45/63 and 20/28
45/63 + 20/28 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 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 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 180/252 = 180 + 180/252 = 360/252 - 360/252 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 45/63 + 20/28 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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