Add 42/5 and 10/63, Solve 8 2/5 + 10/63 as a fraction

Add 42/5 and 10/63

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/63

42/5 + 10/63 is 2696/315.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
42/5 = 42 × 63/5 × 63 = 2646/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
Add the two like fractions:
2646/315 + 50/315 = 2646 + 50/315 = 2696/315
So, 42/5 + 10/63 = 2696/315
In mixed form: 8176/315

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