Add 7/6 and 45/63
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 45/63
7/6 + 45/63 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
7/6 = 7 × 21/6 × 21 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
147/126 + 90/126 = 147 + 90/126 = 237/126 - 237/126 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 7/6 + 45/63 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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