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Add 54/45 and 56/63

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 56/63

54/45 + 56/63 is 94/45.

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,
    54/45 = 54 × 7/45 × 7 = 378/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/315 + 280/315 = 378 + 280/315 = 658/315
  5. 658/315 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 54/45 + 56/63 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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