Add 63/10 and 3/42
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 3/42
63/10 + 3/42 is 223/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/210 + 15/210 = 1323 + 15/210 = 1338/210 - 1338/210 simplified gives 223/35
- So, 63/10 + 3/42 = 223/35
In mixed form: 613/35
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