Add 54/45 and 28/63
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 28/63
54/45 + 28/63 is 74/45.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 7/45 × 7 = 378/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
378/315 + 140/315 = 378 + 140/315 = 518/315 - 518/315 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 54/45 + 28/63 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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