Add 10/2 and 6/63, Solve 5 0/2 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 6/63

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/63

10/2 + 6/63 is 107/21.

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,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
Add the two like fractions:
630/126 + 12/126 = 630 + 12/126 = 642/126
642/126 simplified gives 107/21
So, 10/2 + 6/63 = 107/21
In mixed form: 52/21

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