Add 56/45 and 12/63
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 12/63
56/45 + 12/63 is 452/315.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Add the two like fractions:
392/315 + 60/315 = 392 + 60/315 = 452/315 - So, 56/45 + 12/63 = 452/315
In mixed form: 1137/315
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