Add 42/35 and 15/63
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 15/63
42/35 + 15/63 is 151/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Add the two like fractions:
378/315 + 75/315 = 378 + 75/315 = 453/315 - 453/315 simplified gives 151/105
- So, 42/35 + 15/63 = 151/105
In mixed form: 146/105
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