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Add 63/15 and 72/45

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1 27/45

63/15 + 72/45 is 29/5.

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,
    72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/45 + 72/45 = 189 + 72/45 = 261/45
  5. 261/45 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 63/15 + 72/45 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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