Add 15/63 and 30/35
15/63 + 30/35 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
75/315 + 270/315 = 75 + 270/315 = 345/315 - 345/315 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 15/63 + 30/35 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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