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Add 15/63 and 49/8

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 6 1/8

15/63 + 49/8 is 1069/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    49/8 = 49 × 63/8 × 63 = 3087/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/504 + 3087/504 = 120 + 3087/504 = 3207/504
  5. 3207/504 simplified gives 1069/168
  6. So, 15/63 + 49/8 = 1069/168
    In mixed form: 661/168

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