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Add 2/63 and 72/10

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 7 2/10

2/63 + 72/10 is 2278/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 10 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    72/10 = 72 × 63/10 × 63 = 4536/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/630 + 4536/630 = 20 + 4536/630 = 4556/630
  5. 4556/630 simplified gives 2278/315
  6. So, 2/63 + 72/10 = 2278/315
    In mixed form: 773/315

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