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Add 10/5 and 15/63

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 15/63

10/5 + 15/63 is 47/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    10/5 = 10 × 63/5 × 63 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 75/315 = 630 + 75/315 = 705/315
  5. 705/315 simplified gives 47/21
  6. So, 10/5 + 15/63 = 47/21
    In mixed form: 25/21

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