Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 15/63 and 60/72

15/63 + 60/72 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/504 + 420/504 = 120 + 420/504 = 540/504
  5. 540/504 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 15/63 + 60/72 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com