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Add 1/63 and 15/21

1/63 + 15/21 is 46/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 21 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    15/21 = 15 × 3/21 × 3 = 45/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/63 + 45/63 = 1 + 45/63 = 46/63
  5. So, 1/63 + 15/21 = 46/63

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