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Add 10/5 and 6/63

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

10/5 + 6/63 is 44/21.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 30/315 = 630 + 30/315 = 660/315
  5. 660/315 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 10/5 + 6/63 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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