Add 36/63 and 8/70
36/63 + 8/70 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
36/63 = 36 × 10/63 × 10 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 72/630 = 360 + 72/630 = 432/630 - 432/630 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 36/63 + 8/70 = 24/35
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