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Add 8/15 and 10/63

8/15 + 10/63 is 218/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    8/15 = 8 × 21/15 × 21 = 168/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/315 + 50/315 = 168 + 50/315 = 218/315
  5. So, 8/15 + 10/63 = 218/315

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