Add 1/5 and 6/63
1/5 + 6/63 is 31/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 30/315 = 63 + 30/315 = 93/315 - 93/315 simplified gives 31/105
- So, 1/5 + 6/63 = 31/105
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