Add 15/30 and 36/63
15/30 + 36/63 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
15/30 = 15 × 21/30 × 21 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
36/63 = 36 × 10/63 × 10 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 360/630 = 315 + 360/630 = 675/630 - 675/630 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 15/30 + 36/63 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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