Add 63/6 and 42/45, Solve 10 3/6 + 42/45 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 42/45

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 42/45

63/6 + 42/45 is 343/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
63/6 = 63 × 15/6 × 15 = 945/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
Add the two like fractions:
945/90 + 84/90 = 945 + 84/90 = 1029/90
1029/90 simplified gives 343/30
So, 63/6 + 42/45 = 343/30
In mixed form: 1113/30

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