Add 1/63 and 42/15
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 2 12/15
1/63 + 42/15 is 887/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
42/15 = 42 × 21/15 × 21 = 882/315 - Add the two like fractions:
5/315 + 882/315 = 5 + 882/315 = 887/315 - So, 1/63 + 42/15 = 887/315
In mixed form: 2257/315
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