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Add 8/63 and 70/45

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 25/45

8/63 + 70/45 is 106/63.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/315 + 490/315 = 40 + 490/315 = 530/315
  5. 530/315 simplified gives 106/63
  6. So, 8/63 + 70/45 = 106/63
    In mixed form: 143/63

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