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Add 63/15 and 16/45

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 16/45

63/15 + 16/45 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/45 + 16/45 = 189 + 16/45 = 205/45
  5. 205/45 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 63/15 + 16/45 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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