Add 54/63 and 5/45
54/63 + 5/45 is 61/63.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
270/315 + 35/315 = 270 + 35/315 = 305/315 - 305/315 simplified gives 61/63
- So, 54/63 + 5/45 = 61/63
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