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Add 15/6 and 3/63

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3/63

15/6 + 3/63 is 107/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    15/6 = 15 × 21/6 × 21 = 315/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/126 + 6/126 = 315 + 6/126 = 321/126
  5. 321/126 simplified gives 107/42
  6. So, 15/6 + 3/63 = 107/42
    In mixed form: 223/42

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