Add 15/63 and 28/36
15/63 + 28/36 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 196/252 = 60 + 196/252 = 256/252 - 256/252 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 15/63 + 28/36 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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