Add 63/5 and 14/9
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 1 5/9
63/5 + 14/9 is 637/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
63/5 = 63 × 9/5 × 9 = 567/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Add the two like fractions:
567/45 + 70/45 = 567 + 70/45 = 637/45 - So, 63/5 + 14/9 = 637/45
In mixed form: 147/45
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