Add 63/10 and 60/42, Solve 6 3/10 + 1 18/42 as a fraction

Add 63/10 and 60/42

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

63/10 + 60/42 is 541/70.

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,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
Add the two like fractions:
1323/210 + 300/210 = 1323 + 300/210 = 1623/210
1623/210 simplified gives 541/70
So, 63/10 + 60/42 = 541/70
In mixed form: 751/70

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