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Add 18/70 and 50/63

18/70 + 50/63 is 331/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/630 + 500/630 = 162 + 500/630 = 662/630
  5. 662/630 simplified gives 331/315
  6. So, 18/70 + 50/63 = 331/315
    In mixed form: 116/315

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