Add 15/42 and 63/10, Solve 15/42 + 6 3/10 as a fraction

Add 15/42 and 63/10

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

15/42 + 63/10 is 233/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
63/10 = 63 × 21/10 × 21 = 1323/210
Add the two like fractions:
75/210 + 1323/210 = 75 + 1323/210 = 1398/210
1398/210 simplified gives 233/35
So, 15/42 + 63/10 = 233/35
In mixed form: 623/35

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