Add 63/45 and 10/42, Solve 1 18/45 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 63/45 and 10/42

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 10/42

63/45 + 10/42 is 172/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630
Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 150/630 = 882 + 150/630 = 1032/630
1032/630 simplified gives 172/105
So, 63/45 + 10/42 = 172/105
In mixed form: 167/105

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