Add 15/63 and 90/4
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 22 2/4
15/63 + 90/4 is 955/42.
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,
90/4 = 90 × 63/4 × 63 = 5670/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 5670/252 = 60 + 5670/252 = 5730/252 - 5730/252 simplified gives 955/42
- So, 15/63 + 90/4 = 955/42
In mixed form: 2231/42
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