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Add 63/75 and 15/10

1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 1 5/10

63/75 + 15/10 is 117/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    15/10 = 15 × 15/10 × 15 = 225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/150 + 225/150 = 126 + 225/150 = 351/150
  5. 351/150 simplified gives 117/50
  6. So, 63/75 + 15/10 = 117/50
    In mixed form: 217/50

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