Add 63/15 and 21/32
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 21/32
63/15 + 21/32 is 777/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
63/15 = 63 × 32/15 × 32 = 2016/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/480 + 315/480 = 2016 + 315/480 = 2331/480 - 2331/480 simplified gives 777/160
- So, 63/15 + 21/32 = 777/160
In mixed form: 4137/160
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