Add 8/63 and 2/45
8/63 + 2/45 is 6/35.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
40/315 + 14/315 = 40 + 14/315 = 54/315 - 54/315 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 8/63 + 2/45 = 6/35
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