Add 5/63 and 15/4
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 3/4
5/63 + 15/4 is 965/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252 - Add the two like fractions:
20/252 + 945/252 = 20 + 945/252 = 965/252 - So, 5/63 + 15/4 = 965/252
In mixed form: 3209/252
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