Add 10/42 and 63/35, Solve 10/42 + 1 28/35 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 63/35

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

10/42 + 63/35 is 214/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
63/35 = 63 × 6/35 × 6 = 378/210
Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 378/210 = 50 + 378/210 = 428/210
428/210 simplified gives 214/105
So, 10/42 + 63/35 = 214/105
In mixed form: 24/105

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