Add 7/63 and 16/45
7/63 + 16/45 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Add the two like fractions:
35/315 + 112/315 = 35 + 112/315 = 147/315 - 147/315 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 7/63 + 16/45 = 7/15
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