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Add 15/2 and 45/63

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 45/63

15/2 + 45/63 is 115/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    15/2 = 15 × 63/2 × 63 = 945/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/126 + 90/126 = 945 + 90/126 = 1035/126
  5. 1035/126 simplified gives 115/14
  6. So, 15/2 + 45/63 = 115/14
    In mixed form: 83/14

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