Add 1/4 and 15/63
1/4 + 15/63 is 41/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
1/4 = 1 × 63/4 × 63 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 60/252 = 63 + 60/252 = 123/252 - 123/252 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 1/4 + 15/63 = 41/84
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