Add 75/5 and 6/63
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 6/63
75/5 + 6/63 is 317/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
75/5 = 75 × 63/5 × 63 = 4725/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Add the two like fractions:
4725/315 + 30/315 = 4725 + 30/315 = 4755/315 - 4755/315 simplified gives 317/21
- So, 75/5 + 6/63 = 317/21
In mixed form: 152/21
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