Add 63/9 and 15/20
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 15/20
63/9 + 15/20 is 31/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 135/180 = 1260 + 135/180 = 1395/180 - 1395/180 simplified gives 31/4
- So, 63/9 + 15/20 = 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4
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