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Add 54/63 and 14/70

54/63 + 14/70 is 37/35.

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,
    54/63 = 54 × 10/63 × 10 = 540/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/630 + 126/630 = 540 + 126/630 = 666/630
  5. 666/630 simplified gives 37/35
  6. So, 54/63 + 14/70 = 37/35
    In mixed form: 12/35

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