Add 15/4 and 42/63
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 42/63
15/4 + 42/63 is 53/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
945/252 + 168/252 = 945 + 168/252 = 1113/252 - 1113/252 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 15/4 + 42/63 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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