Add 63/10 and 12/15
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 12/15
63/10 + 12/15 is 71/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
63/10 = 63 × 3/10 × 3 = 189/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
189/30 + 24/30 = 189 + 24/30 = 213/30 - 213/30 simplified gives 71/10
- So, 63/10 + 12/15 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10
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