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Add 7/63 and 1/45

7/63 + 1/45 is 2/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 7/315 = 35 + 7/315 = 42/315
  5. 42/315 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 7/63 + 1/45 = 2/15

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