Add 56/63 and 12/45
56/63 + 12/45 is 52/45.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 84/315 = 280 + 84/315 = 364/315 - 364/315 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 56/63 + 12/45 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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