Add 2/63 and 42/15
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 12/15
2/63 + 42/15 is 892/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
42/15 = 42 × 21/15 × 21 = 882/315 - Add the two like fractions:
10/315 + 882/315 = 10 + 882/315 = 892/315 - So, 2/63 + 42/15 = 892/315
In mixed form: 2262/315
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