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Add 15/63 and 96/60

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 1 36/60

15/63 + 96/60 is 193/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    96/60 = 96 × 21/60 × 21 = 2016/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1260 + 2016/1260 = 300 + 2016/1260 = 2316/1260
  5. 2316/1260 simplified gives 193/105
  6. So, 15/63 + 96/60 = 193/105
    In mixed form: 188/105

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