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Add 63/15 and 60/90

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 60/90

63/15 + 60/90 is 73/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/90 + 60/90 = 378 + 60/90 = 438/90
  5. 438/90 simplified gives 73/15
  6. So, 63/15 + 60/90 = 73/15
    In mixed form: 413/15

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