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Add 16/15 and 15/63

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

16/15 + 15/63 is 137/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    16/15 = 16 × 21/15 × 21 = 336/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/315 + 75/315 = 336 + 75/315 = 411/315
  5. 411/315 simplified gives 137/105
  6. So, 16/15 + 15/63 = 137/105
    In mixed form: 132/105

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