Add 6/70 and 63/72
6/70 + 63/72 is 269/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
6/70 = 6 × 36/70 × 36 = 216/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
63/72 = 63 × 35/72 × 35 = 2205/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
216/2520 + 2205/2520 = 216 + 2205/2520 = 2421/2520 - 2421/2520 simplified gives 269/280
- So, 6/70 + 63/72 = 269/280
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