Add 5/45 and 2/63
5/45 + 2/63 is 1/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Add the two like fractions:
35/315 + 10/315 = 35 + 10/315 = 45/315 - 45/315 simplified gives 1/7
- So, 5/45 + 2/63 = 1/7
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