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Add 30/5 and 70/63

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/63

30/5 + 70/63 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/315 + 350/315 = 1890 + 350/315 = 2240/315
  5. 2240/315 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 30/5 + 70/63 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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