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Add 63/6 and 18/15

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/15

63/6 + 18/15 is 117/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    63/6 = 63 × 5/6 × 5 = 315/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/30 + 36/30 = 315 + 36/30 = 351/30
  5. 351/30 simplified gives 117/10
  6. So, 63/6 + 18/15 = 117/10
    In mixed form: 117/10

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