Add 7/15 and 14/63
7/15 + 14/63 is 31/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
7/15 = 7 × 21/15 × 21 = 147/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315 - Add the two like fractions:
147/315 + 70/315 = 147 + 70/315 = 217/315 - 217/315 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 7/15 + 14/63 = 31/45
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