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Add 10/63 and 15/8

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 7/8

10/63 + 15/8 is 1025/504.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    15/8 = 15 × 63/8 × 63 = 945/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/504 + 945/504 = 80 + 945/504 = 1025/504
  5. So, 10/63 + 15/8 = 1025/504
    In mixed form: 217/504

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