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Add 45/63 and 9/6

1st number: 45/63, 2nd number: 1 3/6

45/63 + 9/6 is 31/14.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 21/6 × 21 = 189/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 189/126 = 90 + 189/126 = 279/126
  5. 279/126 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 45/63 + 9/6 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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