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Add 9/63 and 1/15

9/63 + 1/15 is 22/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 15 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    1/15 = 1 × 21/15 × 21 = 21/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 21/315 = 45 + 21/315 = 66/315
  5. 66/315 simplified gives 22/105
  6. So, 9/63 + 1/15 = 22/105

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