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Add 15/63 and 63/6

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 10 3/6

15/63 + 63/6 is 451/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    63/6 = 63 × 21/6 × 21 = 1323/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/126 + 1323/126 = 30 + 1323/126 = 1353/126
  5. 1353/126 simplified gives 451/42
  6. So, 15/63 + 63/6 = 451/42
    In mixed form: 1031/42

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