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Add 2/35 and 70/63

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 7/63

2/35 + 70/63 is 368/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/315 + 350/315 = 18 + 350/315 = 368/315
  5. So, 2/35 + 70/63 = 368/315
    In mixed form: 153/315

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