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Add 6/63 and 27/15

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 12/15

6/63 + 27/15 is 199/105.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    27/15 = 27 × 21/15 × 21 = 567/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/315 + 567/315 = 30 + 567/315 = 597/315
  5. 597/315 simplified gives 199/105
  6. So, 6/63 + 27/15 = 199/105
    In mixed form: 194/105

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