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Add 5/63 and 15/45

5/63 + 15/45 is 26/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/315 + 105/315 = 25 + 105/315 = 130/315
5. 130/315 simplified gives 26/63
6. So, 5/63 + 15/45 = 26/63

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