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Add 45/63 and 21/35

45/63 + 21/35 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/315 + 189/315 = 225 + 189/315 = 414/315
  5. 414/315 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 45/63 + 21/35 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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