Add 5/10 and 42/63
5/10 + 42/63 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
5/10 = 5 × 63/10 × 63 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 420/630 = 315 + 420/630 = 735/630 - 735/630 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 5/10 + 42/63 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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