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Add 9/18 and 63/15

1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 4 3/15

9/18 + 63/15 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/90 + 378/90 = 45 + 378/90 = 423/90
  5. 423/90 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 9/18 + 63/15 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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