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Add 54/63 and 2/15

54/63 + 2/15 is 104/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    2/15 = 2 × 21/15 × 21 = 42/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/315 + 42/315 = 270 + 42/315 = 312/315
  5. 312/315 simplified gives 104/105
  6. So, 54/63 + 2/15 = 104/105

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