Add 9/45 and 56/63
9/45 + 56/63 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 280/315 = 63 + 280/315 = 343/315 - 343/315 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 9/45 + 56/63 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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