Add 63/45 and 2/56
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 2/56
63/45 + 2/56 is 201/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
63/45 = 63 × 56/45 × 56 = 3528/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2520 + 90/2520 = 3528 + 90/2520 = 3618/2520 - 3618/2520 simplified gives 201/140
- So, 63/45 + 2/56 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140
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