Add 63/12 and 6/70
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 6/70
63/12 + 6/70 is 747/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
6/70 = 6 × 6/70 × 6 = 36/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/420 + 36/420 = 2205 + 36/420 = 2241/420 - 2241/420 simplified gives 747/140
- So, 63/12 + 6/70 = 747/140
In mixed form: 547/140
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