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Add 3/63 and 75/70

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 5/70

3/63 + 75/70 is 47/42.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    75/70 = 75 × 9/70 × 9 = 675/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/630 + 675/630 = 30 + 675/630 = 705/630
  5. 705/630 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 3/63 + 75/70 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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