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Add 48/45 and 63/14

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 4 7/14

48/45 + 63/14 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    63/14 = 63 × 45/14 × 45 = 2835/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/630 + 2835/630 = 672 + 2835/630 = 3507/630
  5. 3507/630 simplified gives 167/30
  6. So, 48/45 + 63/14 = 167/30
    In mixed form: 517/30

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