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Add 1/63 and 2/70

1/63 + 2/70 is 2/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/630 + 18/630 = 10 + 18/630 = 28/630
  5. 28/630 simplified gives 2/45
  6. So, 1/63 + 2/70 = 2/45

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