Add 10/2 and 35/63
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 35/63
10/2 + 35/63 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
10/2 = 10 × 63/2 × 63 = 630/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
630/126 + 70/126 = 630 + 70/126 = 700/126 - 700/126 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 10/2 + 35/63 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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