Add 63/45 and 10/7, Solve 1 18/45 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 63/45 and 10/7

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

63/45 + 10/7 is 99/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
63/45 = 63 × 7/45 × 7 = 441/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
10/7 = 10 × 45/7 × 45 = 450/315
Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 450/315 = 441 + 450/315 = 891/315
891/315 simplified gives 99/35
So, 63/45 + 10/7 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35

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