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Add 63/15 and 54/12

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 4 6/12

63/15 + 54/12 is 87/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    63/15 = 63 × 4/15 × 4 = 252/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/60 + 270/60 = 252 + 270/60 = 522/60
  5. 522/60 simplified gives 87/10
  6. So, 63/15 + 54/12 = 87/10
    In mixed form: 87/10

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