Add 5/10 and 45/63
5/10 + 45/63 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
5/10 = 5 × 63/10 × 63 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 450/630 = 315 + 450/630 = 765/630 - 765/630 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 5/10 + 45/63 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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