Add 15/21 and 4/63
15/21 + 4/63 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
15/21 = 15 × 3/21 × 3 = 45/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63 - Add the two like fractions:
45/63 + 4/63 = 45 + 4/63 = 49/63 - 49/63 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 15/21 + 4/63 = 7/9
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