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Add 10/15 and 1/63

10/15 + 1/63 is 43/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    10/15 = 10 × 21/15 × 21 = 210/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/315 + 5/315 = 210 + 5/315 = 215/315
  5. 215/315 simplified gives 43/63
  6. So, 10/15 + 1/63 = 43/63

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