Add 1/15 and 63/9
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 7 0/9
1/15 + 63/9 is 106/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45 - Add the two like fractions:
3/45 + 315/45 = 3 + 315/45 = 318/45 - 318/45 simplified gives 106/15
- So, 1/15 + 63/9 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15
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