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Add 9/5 and 21/63

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 21/63

9/5 + 21/63 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    9/5 = 9 × 63/5 × 63 = 567/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    21/63 = 21 × 5/63 × 5 = 105/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/315 + 105/315 = 567 + 105/315 = 672/315
  5. 672/315 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 9/5 + 21/63 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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