Add 63/15 and 96/9
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 10 6/9
63/15 + 96/9 is 223/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
96/9 = 96 × 5/9 × 5 = 480/45 - Add the two like fractions:
189/45 + 480/45 = 189 + 480/45 = 669/45 - 669/45 simplified gives 223/15
- So, 63/15 + 96/9 = 223/15
In mixed form: 1413/15
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