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Add 5/10 and 15/63

5/10 + 15/63 is 31/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    5/10 = 5 × 63/10 × 63 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 150/630 = 315 + 150/630 = 465/630
  5. 465/630 simplified gives 31/42
  6. So, 5/10 + 15/63 = 31/42

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