Add 5/63 and 21/45
5/63 + 21/45 is 172/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
21/45 = 21 × 7/45 × 7 = 147/315 - Add the two like fractions:
25/315 + 147/315 = 25 + 147/315 = 172/315 - So, 5/63 + 21/45 = 172/315
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