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Add 18/15 and 2/63

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 2/63

18/15 + 2/63 is 388/315.

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,
    18/15 = 18 × 21/15 × 21 = 378/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/315 + 10/315 = 378 + 10/315 = 388/315
  5. So, 18/15 + 2/63 = 388/315
    In mixed form: 173/315

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