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Add 6/63 and 72/70

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 2/70

6/63 + 72/70 is 118/105.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/630 + 648/630 = 60 + 648/630 = 708/630
  5. 708/630 simplified gives 118/105
  6. So, 6/63 + 72/70 = 118/105
    In mixed form: 113/105

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