Add 15/63 and 25/60
15/63 + 25/60 is 55/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
25/60 = 25 × 21/60 × 21 = 525/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1260 + 525/1260 = 300 + 525/1260 = 825/1260 - 825/1260 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 15/63 + 25/60 = 55/84
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