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Add 7/63 and 4/45

7/63 + 4/45 is 1/5.

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,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 28/315 = 35 + 28/315 = 63/315
  5. 63/315 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 7/63 + 4/45 = 1/5

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