Add 6/63 and 42/45
6/63 + 42/45 is 36/35.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Add the two like fractions:
30/315 + 294/315 = 30 + 294/315 = 324/315 - 324/315 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 6/63 + 42/45 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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