Add 56/63 and 1/45
56/63 + 1/45 is 41/45.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 7/315 = 280 + 7/315 = 287/315 - 287/315 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 56/63 + 1/45 = 41/45
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