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Add 9/15 and 2/63

9/15 + 2/63 is 199/315.

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,
    9/15 = 9 × 21/15 × 21 = 189/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/315 + 10/315 = 189 + 10/315 = 199/315
  5. So, 9/15 + 2/63 = 199/315

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