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Add 45/63 and 60/6

1st number: 45/63, 2nd number: 10 0/6

45/63 + 60/6 is 75/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 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 6 × 21 = 126,
    60/6 = 60 × 21/6 × 21 = 1260/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 1260/126 = 90 + 1260/126 = 1350/126
  5. 1350/126 simplified gives 75/7
  6. So, 45/63 + 60/6 = 75/7
    In mixed form: 105/7

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