Add 6/15 and 18/63, Solve 6/15 + 18/63 as a fraction

Add 6/15 and 18/63

6/15 + 18/63 is 24/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
6/15 = 6 × 21/15 × 21 = 126/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
18/63 = 18 × 5/63 × 5 = 90/315
Add the two like fractions:
126/315 + 90/315 = 126 + 90/315 = 216/315
216/315 simplified gives 24/35
So, 6/15 + 18/63 = 24/35

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