Add 5/18 and 63/70
5/18 + 63/70 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630 - Add the two like fractions:
175/630 + 567/630 = 175 + 567/630 = 742/630 - 742/630 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 5/18 + 63/70 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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