Add 63/7 and 18/45, Solve 9 0/7 + 18/45 as a fraction

Add 63/7 and 18/45

1^st number: 9 0/7, 2^nd number: 18/45

63/7 + 18/45 is 47/5.

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,
63/7 = 63 × 45/7 × 45 = 2835/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315
Add the two like fractions:
2835/315 + 126/315 = 2835 + 126/315 = 2961/315
2961/315 simplified gives 47/5
So, 63/7 + 18/45 = 47/5
In mixed form: 92/5

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