Add 63/10 and 15/42, Solve 6 3/10 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 63/10 and 15/42

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 15/42

63/10 + 15/42 is 233/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
63/10 = 63 × 21/10 × 21 = 1323/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
Add the two like fractions:
1323/210 + 75/210 = 1323 + 75/210 = 1398/210
1398/210 simplified gives 233/35
So, 63/10 + 15/42 = 233/35
In mixed form: 623/35

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