Add 5/63 and 8/45
5/63 + 8/45 is 9/35.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315 - Add the two like fractions:
25/315 + 56/315 = 25 + 56/315 = 81/315 - 81/315 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 5/63 + 8/45 = 9/35
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