Add 60/63 and 20/45
60/63 + 20/45 is 88/63.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
300/315 + 140/315 = 300 + 140/315 = 440/315 - 440/315 simplified gives 88/63
- So, 60/63 + 20/45 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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