Add 56/63 and 7/15
56/63 + 7/15 is 61/45.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
7/15 = 7 × 21/15 × 21 = 147/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 147/315 = 280 + 147/315 = 427/315 - 427/315 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 56/63 + 7/15 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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