Add 56/63 and 7/45
56/63 + 7/45 is 47/45.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 49/315 = 280 + 49/315 = 329/315 - 329/315 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 56/63 + 7/45 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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