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Add 56/45 and 15/63

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 15/63

56/45 + 15/63 is 467/315.

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,
    56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/315 + 75/315 = 392 + 75/315 = 467/315
  5. So, 56/45 + 15/63 = 467/315
    In mixed form: 1152/315

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