Add 63/15 and 15/9
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1 6/9
63/15 + 15/9 is 88/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
189/45 + 75/45 = 189 + 75/45 = 264/45 - 264/45 simplified gives 88/15
- So, 63/15 + 15/9 = 88/15
In mixed form: 513/15
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