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Add 63/3 and 63/6

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 10 3/6

63/3 + 63/6 is 63/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    63/3 = 63 × 2/3 × 2 = 126/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    63/6 = 63 × 1/6 × 1 = 63/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/6 + 63/6 = 126 + 63/6 = 189/6
  5. 189/6 simplified gives 63/2
  6. So, 63/3 + 63/6 = 63/2
    In mixed form: 311/2

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