Add 15/35 and 8/63
15/35 + 8/63 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 40/315 = 135 + 40/315 = 175/315 - 175/315 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 15/35 + 8/63 = 5/9
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