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Add 9/63 and 25/15

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 10/15

9/63 + 25/15 is 38/21.

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,
    25/15 = 25 × 21/15 × 21 = 525/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 525/315 = 45 + 525/315 = 570/315
  5. 570/315 simplified gives 38/21
  6. So, 9/63 + 25/15 = 38/21
    In mixed form: 117/21

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