Add 15/8 and 14/63
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 14/63
15/8 + 14/63 is 151/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
15/8 = 15 × 63/8 × 63 = 945/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
945/504 + 112/504 = 945 + 112/504 = 1057/504 - 1057/504 simplified gives 151/72
- So, 15/8 + 14/63 = 151/72
In mixed form: 27/72
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