Add 42/63 and 8/10
42/63 + 8/10 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
8/10 = 8 × 63/10 × 63 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 504/630 = 420 + 504/630 = 924/630 - 924/630 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 42/63 + 8/10 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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