Add 45/84 and 32/63
45/84 + 32/63 is 263/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252 - Add the two like fractions:
135/252 + 128/252 = 135 + 128/252 = 263/252 - So, 45/84 + 32/63 = 263/252
In mixed form: 111/252
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