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Add 7/10 and 63/21

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 3 0/21

7/10 + 63/21 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    63/21 = 63 × 10/21 × 10 = 630/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/210 + 630/210 = 147 + 630/210 = 777/210
  5. 777/210 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 7/10 + 63/21 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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