Add 6/7 and 63/45, Solve 6/7 + 1 18/45 as a fraction

Add 6/7 and 63/45

1^st number: 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

6/7 + 63/45 is 79/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
63/45 = 63 × 7/45 × 7 = 441/315
Add the two like fractions:
270/315 + 441/315 = 270 + 441/315 = 711/315
711/315 simplified gives 79/35
So, 6/7 + 63/45 = 79/35
In mixed form: 29/35

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