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Add 7/6 and 63/10

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

7/6 + 63/10 is 112/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    7/6 = 7 × 5/6 × 5 = 35/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    63/10 = 63 × 3/10 × 3 = 189/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/30 + 189/30 = 35 + 189/30 = 224/30
  5. 224/30 simplified gives 112/15
  6. So, 7/6 + 63/10 = 112/15
    In mixed form: 77/15

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