Add 28/63 and 12/15
28/63 + 12/15 is 56/45.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
12/15 = 12 × 21/15 × 21 = 252/315 - Add the two like fractions:
140/315 + 252/315 = 140 + 252/315 = 392/315 - 392/315 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 28/63 + 12/15 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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