Add 1/15 and 7/63
1/15 + 7/63 is 8/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
1/15 = 1 × 21/15 × 21 = 21/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
21/315 + 35/315 = 21 + 35/315 = 56/315 - 56/315 simplified gives 8/45
- So, 1/15 + 7/63 = 8/45
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