Add 7/63 and 21/45
7/63 + 21/45 is 26/45.
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,
21/45 = 21 × 7/45 × 7 = 147/315 - Add the two like fractions:
35/315 + 147/315 = 35 + 147/315 = 182/315 - 182/315 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 7/63 + 21/45 = 26/45
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