Add 15/63 and 7/6
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 1 1/6
15/63 + 7/6 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
7/6 = 7 × 21/6 × 21 = 147/126 - Add the two like fractions:
30/126 + 147/126 = 30 + 147/126 = 177/126 - 177/126 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 15/63 + 7/6 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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