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Add 15/75 and 63/6

1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 10 3/6

15/75 + 63/6 is 107/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 1575/150 = 30 + 1575/150 = 1605/150
  5. 1605/150 simplified gives 107/10
  6. So, 15/75 + 63/6 = 107/10
    In mixed form: 107/10

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