Add 63/9 and 35/15
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2 5/15
63/9 + 35/15 is 28/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45 - Add the two like fractions:
315/45 + 105/45 = 315 + 105/45 = 420/45 - 420/45 simplified gives 28/3
- So, 63/9 + 35/15 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3
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