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Add 45/8 and 21/63

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 21/63

45/8 + 21/63 is 143/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    45/8 = 45 × 63/8 × 63 = 2835/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/504 + 168/504 = 2835 + 168/504 = 3003/504
  5. 3003/504 simplified gives 143/24
  6. So, 45/8 + 21/63 = 143/24
    In mixed form: 523/24

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