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Add 5/45 and 8/63

5/45 + 8/63 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 40/315 = 35 + 40/315 = 75/315
  5. 75/315 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 5/45 + 8/63 = 5/21

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