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Add 15/63 and 70/8

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 8 6/8

15/63 + 70/8 is 755/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    70/8 = 70 × 63/8 × 63 = 4410/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/504 + 4410/504 = 120 + 4410/504 = 4530/504
  5. 4530/504 simplified gives 755/84
  6. So, 15/63 + 70/8 = 755/84
    In mixed form: 883/84

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