Add 15/30 and 42/63
15/30 + 42/63 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
15/30 = 15 × 21/30 × 21 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 420/630 = 315 + 420/630 = 735/630 - 735/630 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 15/30 + 42/63 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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