Add 14/5 and 70/63, Solve 2 4/5 + 1 7/63 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 70/63

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

14/5 + 70/63 is 176/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
Add the two like fractions:
882/315 + 350/315 = 882 + 350/315 = 1232/315
1232/315 simplified gives 176/45
So, 14/5 + 70/63 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45

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