Add 15/16 and 15/63
15/16 + 15/63 is 395/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
15/16 = 15 × 63/16 × 63 = 945/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1008 + 240/1008 = 945 + 240/1008 = 1185/1008 - 1185/1008 simplified gives 395/336
- So, 15/16 + 15/63 = 395/336
In mixed form: 159/336
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