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Add 63/3 and 18/10

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 1 8/10

63/3 + 18/10 is 114/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    63/3 = 63 × 10/3 × 10 = 630/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    18/10 = 18 × 3/10 × 3 = 54/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/30 + 54/30 = 630 + 54/30 = 684/30
  5. 684/30 simplified gives 114/5
  6. So, 63/3 + 18/10 = 114/5
    In mixed form: 224/5

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