Add 15/4 and 14/63, Solve 3 3/4 + 14/63 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 14/63

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 14/63

15/4 + 14/63 is 143/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252
Add the two like fractions:
945/252 + 56/252 = 945 + 56/252 = 1001/252
1001/252 simplified gives 143/36
So, 15/4 + 14/63 = 143/36
In mixed form: 335/36

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