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Add 54/63 and 70/35

1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 2 0/35

54/63 + 70/35 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    70/35 = 70 × 9/35 × 9 = 630/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/315 + 630/315 = 270 + 630/315 = 900/315
  5. 900/315 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 54/63 + 70/35 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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