Add 15/63 and 42/4
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 10 2/4
15/63 + 42/4 is 451/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 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 4 × 63 = 252,
42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 2646/252 = 60 + 2646/252 = 2706/252 - 2706/252 simplified gives 451/42
- So, 15/63 + 42/4 = 451/42
In mixed form: 1031/42
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