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Add 63/10 and 45/75

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 45/75

63/10 + 45/75 is 69/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    63/10 = 63 × 15/10 × 15 = 945/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/150 + 90/150 = 945 + 90/150 = 1035/150
  5. 1035/150 simplified gives 69/10
  6. So, 63/10 + 45/75 = 69/10
    In mixed form: 69/10

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