Add 63/10 and 75/56, Solve 6 3/10 + 1 19/56 as a fraction

Add 63/10 and 75/56

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

63/10 + 75/56 is 2139/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
63/10 = 63 × 28/10 × 28 = 1764/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
Add the two like fractions:
1764/280 + 375/280 = 1764 + 375/280 = 2139/280
So, 63/10 + 75/56 = 2139/280
In mixed form: 7179/280

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