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Add 10/4 and 3/63

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 3/63

10/4 + 3/63 is 107/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    10/4 = 10 × 63/4 × 63 = 630/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 12/252 = 630 + 12/252 = 642/252
  5. 642/252 simplified gives 107/42
  6. So, 10/4 + 3/63 = 107/42
    In mixed form: 223/42

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