Add 6/63 and 40/45
6/63 + 40/45 is 62/63.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
30/315 + 280/315 = 30 + 280/315 = 310/315 - 310/315 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 6/63 + 40/45 = 62/63
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