Add 15/63 and 50/20
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 2 10/20
15/63 + 50/20 is 115/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 20 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 20 × 63 = 1260,
50/20 = 50 × 63/20 × 63 = 3150/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1260 + 3150/1260 = 300 + 3150/1260 = 3450/1260 - 3450/1260 simplified gives 115/42
- So, 15/63 + 50/20 = 115/42
In mixed form: 231/42
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