Add 36/63 and 14/15
36/63 + 14/15 is 158/105.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
14/15 = 14 × 21/15 × 21 = 294/315 - Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 294/315 = 180 + 294/315 = 474/315 - 474/315 simplified gives 158/105
- So, 36/63 + 14/15 = 158/105
In mixed form: 153/105
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