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Add 84/10 and 5/63

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/63

84/10 + 5/63 is 2671/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    84/10 = 84 × 63/10 × 63 = 5292/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/630 + 50/630 = 5292 + 50/630 = 5342/630
  5. 5342/630 simplified gives 2671/315
  6. So, 84/10 + 5/63 = 2671/315
    In mixed form: 8151/315

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