Add 10/8 and 15/63
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 15/63
10/8 + 15/63 is 125/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
10/8 = 10 × 63/8 × 63 = 630/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Add the two like fractions:
630/504 + 120/504 = 630 + 120/504 = 750/504 - 750/504 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 10/8 + 15/63 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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