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Add 63/7 and 6/45

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 6/45

63/7 + 6/45 is 137/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    63/7 = 63 × 45/7 × 45 = 2835/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/315 + 42/315 = 2835 + 42/315 = 2877/315
  5. 2877/315 simplified gives 137/15
  6. So, 63/7 + 6/45 = 137/15
    In mixed form: 92/15

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