Add 15/24 and 9/63
15/24 + 9/63 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
15/24 = 15 × 21/24 × 21 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
315/504 + 72/504 = 315 + 72/504 = 387/504 - 387/504 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 15/24 + 9/63 = 43/56
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