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Add 63/18 and 6/10

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 6/10

63/18 + 6/10 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/90 + 54/90 = 315 + 54/90 = 369/90
  5. 369/90 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 63/18 + 6/10 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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