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Add 1/63 and 72/70

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 2/70

1/63 + 72/70 is 47/45.

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,
    72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/630 + 648/630 = 10 + 648/630 = 658/630
  5. 658/630 simplified gives 47/45
  6. So, 1/63 + 72/70 = 47/45
    In mixed form: 12/45

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