Add 2/15 and 15/63
2/15 + 15/63 is 13/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
2/15 = 2 × 21/15 × 21 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 75/315 = 42 + 75/315 = 117/315 - 117/315 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 2/15 + 15/63 = 13/35
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